CADOTTE LAKE in Boundary Waters & North Shore — photo 1

Cadotte Lake

Boundary Waters & North Shore

About this campsite

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.

Location

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TUE🌫️
17° / 14°
💧 85%
TODAY🌫️
20° / 13°
💧 6%
THU☁️
13° / 6°
💧 1%
FRI☁️
13° / 2°
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SAT🌦️
8° / 5°
💧 52%

Common questions about CADOTTE LAKE

Is CADOTTE LAKE free to camp at?

Yes. CADOTTE LAKE in MN is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. We hold no facilities list for it, so go in self sufficient with your own water and a way to deal with rubbish.

Can you book CADOTTE LAKE online?

We hold no online booking link for CADOTTE LAKE, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is CADOTTE LAKE?

CADOTTE LAKE sits in MN. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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