USDA Forest Service · Minnesota
Cadotte Lake
USDA Forest Service · Minnesota, United States
- Sites
- 29
- Hookups
- 10 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 12
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,650 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CADOTTE LAKE PARKING (NFSR 778AA) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Superior National Forest
- Nearest town
- AURORA
- Address
- LAURENTIAN RANGER DISTRICT , AURORA, MN, 55705
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Swimming Site
27 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
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
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | -1° | -31° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 18° | 2° | -31° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 18° | -12° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 29° | -1° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 40° | 29° | 80° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 52° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 59° | 49° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 58° | 51° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 53° | 39° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 51° | 38° | 22° | 69° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 24° | 0° | 57° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 24° | 10° | -22° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in Minnesota · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-11. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.