Cadotte Lake

LAURENTIAN RANGER DISTRICT, CADOTTE LAKE CAMPGROUND, 318 FORESTRY RD.
AURORA, MN 55705

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Overview

Cadotte Lake Campground lines the western shore of Cadotte Lake in Superior National Forest. A boat ramp and fishing dock make the campground convenient for anglers, and the sandy swimming beach is popular among families.

Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including exploring the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Recreation

The 318-acre Cadotte Lake is a great spot to fish for walleye and northern pike. The surrounding national forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands and canoeing in pristine lakes and rivers.

View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.

Facilities

Cadotte Campground is in a wooded area with private sites, some of which have views of the lake and access to trails that lead to the water. Some campsites can accommodate RVs up to 45 ft. in length.

The facility provides fishing areas, a boat ramp, dock and sandy beach.

Natural Features

Superior National Forest is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, numerous clean lakes and diversity of animals and plants. The campground lies in a mixed evergreen, birch and aspen forest.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake access points, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.

Camp site features

Across 10 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 10 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

CADOTTE LAKE (Peak Season May 9 to Sept. 1) Campsite (no electric), Per Camping Unit, per night, $20.00 - $22.00 Extra Vehicle, Per Vehicle, per night $8.00 Long -Term Campsite*, Per site, per season, $1040.00 Long-Term Campsite rentals subject to mutual agreement The fees for the season are as follows: Peak Season Standard nonelectric - $20.00-$22.00 Management - $20.00-$22.00 Walk In Season Standard nonelectric - $20.00-$22.00 Management - $20.00-$22.00

Directions

From Two Harbors, Minnesota, take Highway 2 north for 25 miles, turn west on County Road 15 and travel 12 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 425 and travel 0.6 miles, then turn on Forest Road 778 and travel southwest for a mile to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

38 reviews

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mike s

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Restroom facilities were kept very clean. The RV parking sites were not very level. Could be much improved with a little gravel and leveling applied.

Rebecca M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We loved the beach area and being in a campsite so close to the lake! The well water tasted great and the latrines were kept clean. We had a campground host who did a lot of work to make the campground look great.

Stacy B

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Nice beach.

Darren T

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Reviewed 3 months ago

It was a very nice experience for my family. I like how there was privacy between the sites. Is quiet and peaceful. Nice swimming area.

Terry L

Loop:Ls

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Very clean and quiet campground. Lake was beautiful and the fish were biting!

Kathryn L

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The lake is very nice. We canoed the entire lakeshore and the most unique thing I've ever seen was dozens of logs sticking out of the water near the south end. I thought they were buoys! The beach area was very nice. The boat launch area was just fine. The restrooms were wonderful. Overall this campground is very well maintained. I would have given five stars but the very loud train horns during the night were not pleasant! Otherwise this campground is completely top notch!

Availability

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Season dates

Peak season

May 1, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027

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Walk In season

Sep 6, 2027 – Sep 12, 2027

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Peak season

May 1, 2028 – Sep 3, 2028

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Walk In season

Sep 4, 2028 – Sep 10, 2028

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