4.6
Beaver Lake Campground
Mason, Minnesota
Campground in Minnesota.
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Federal campground in Minnesota.
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Makinen is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
Minnesota weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Makinen.
Don't miss local attractions near Makinen. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
A small but well run campground. 30% of the sites can be reserved by calling ahead of time. The rest are first come first serve. There is freshwater via hand pump wells. And there are outhouse places stragietly. Campsites are spaced far enough apart that you can't see your neighbor thru the trees and woods. Sites are spacious and easy to get in and out of. I would recommend any type of camping si... A small but well run campground. 30% of the sites can be reserved by calling ahead of time. The rest are first come first serve. There is freshwater via hand pump wells. And there are outhouse places stragietly. Campsites are spaced far enough apart that you can't see your neighbor thru the trees and woods. Sites are spacious and easy to get in and out of. I would recommend any type of camping since I have tented there and taken my 5th wheel.
Mar 18, 2026
Great camp ground, worth the drive! Got lucky and it wasn't to crazy busy. There are walkways from the campgrounds to the lake and fishing is also great here.
Mar 18, 2026
Nice rustic camp with no hookups. A well is located in each loop for water. Fishing is good. There is a day use area with boat dock, picnic area and beach. The sites are large and private. The Hosts have taken good care of the grounds vault toilets are clean, and no litter was visible. Noise and Fire rules are enforced for the enjoyment and safety of all visitors. We had a wonderful time during o... Nice rustic camp with no hookups. A well is located in each loop for water. Fishing is good. There is a day use area with boat dock, picnic area and beach. The sites are large and private. The Hosts have taken good care of the grounds vault toilets are clean, and no litter was visible. Noise and Fire rules are enforced for the enjoyment and safety of all visitors. We had a wonderful time during our visit.
Mar 18, 2026
Nice rustic camp with no hookups. A well is located in each loop for water. Fishing is good. There is a day use area with boat dock, picnic area and beach. The sites are large and private. The Hosts have taken good care of the grounds vault toilets are clean, and no litter was visible. Noise and Fire rules are enforced for the enjoyment and safety of all visitors. We had a wonderful time during o... Nice rustic camp with no hookups. A well is located in each loop for water. Fishing is good. There is a day use area with boat dock, picnic area and beach. The sites are large and private. The Hosts have taken good care of the grounds vault toilets are clean, and no litter was visible. Noise and Fire rules are enforced for the enjoyment and safety of all visitors. We had a wonderful time during our visit.
Mar 18, 2026
Nice rustic camp with no hookups. A well is located in each loop for water. Fishing is good. There is a day use area with boat dock, picnic area and beach. The sites are large and private. The Hosts have taken good care of the grounds vault toilets are clean, and no litter was visible. Noise and Fire rules are enforced for the enjoyment and safety of all visitors. We had a wonderful time during o... Nice rustic camp with no hookups. A well is located in each loop for water. Fishing is good. There is a day use area with boat dock, picnic area and beach. The sites are large and private. The Hosts have taken good care of the grounds vault toilets are clean, and no litter was visible. Noise and Fire rules are enforced for the enjoyment and safety of all visitors. We had a wonderful time during our visit.
Mar 18, 2026
We had a great weekend at the Cadotte Lake Campground. The campsites and facilities at this National Forest campground are well maintained and clean. The vault toilets are exceptionally clean and were tended to every day we camped. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and many have a direct path to the lake. There is a Forest Service maintained boat ramp with a dock as well as a clean ro... We had a great weekend at the Cadotte Lake Campground. The campsites and facilities at this National Forest campground are well maintained and clean. The vault toilets are exceptionally clean and were tended to every day we camped. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and many have a direct path to the lake. There is a Forest Service maintained boat ramp with a dock as well as a clean roped off swim beach with picnic area. The onsite camp hosts were friendly and helpful. You can purchase local firewood for $6 a bundle.
Mar 18, 2026
We had a great weekend at the Cadotte Lake Campground. The campsites and facilities at this National Forest campground are well maintained and clean. The vault toilets are exceptionally clean and were tended to every day we camped. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and many have a direct path to the lake. There is a Forest Service maintained boat ramp with a dock as well as a clean ro... We had a great weekend at the Cadotte Lake Campground. The campsites and facilities at this National Forest campground are well maintained and clean. The vault toilets are exceptionally clean and were tended to every day we camped. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and many have a direct path to the lake. There is a Forest Service maintained boat ramp with a dock as well as a clean roped off swim beach with picnic area. The onsite camp hosts were friendly and helpful. You can purchase local firewood for $6 a bundle.
Mar 18, 2026
We had a great weekend at the Cadotte Lake Campground. The campsites and facilities at this National Forest campground are well maintained and clean. The vault toilets are exceptionally clean and were tended to every day we camped. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and many have a direct path to the lake. There is a Forest Service maintained boat ramp with a dock as well as a clean ro... We had a great weekend at the Cadotte Lake Campground. The campsites and facilities at this National Forest campground are well maintained and clean. The vault toilets are exceptionally clean and were tended to every day we camped. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and many have a direct path to the lake. There is a Forest Service maintained boat ramp with a dock as well as a clean roped off swim beach with picnic area. The onsite camp hosts were friendly and helpful. You can purchase local firewood for $6 a bundle.
Mar 18, 2026
Likely the nicest, friendliest, and inviting campgrounds I've ever been to! With nearly 30 campsites you're almost guaranteed a space; although, they do allow you to reserve any of several spots and there are seasonal spots available as well. Most sites were large enough for a 6-12 person tent, screen house, open area, picnic table and fire pit with attached swivel grill. Nestled right on the lak... Likely the nicest, friendliest, and inviting campgrounds I've ever been to! With nearly 30 campsites you're almost guaranteed a space; although, they do allow you to reserve any of several spots and there are seasonal spots available as well. Most sites were large enough for a 6-12 person tent, screen house, open area, picnic table and fire pit with attached swivel grill. Nestled right on the lake and located just off the main road, but far enough down a dirt road that you won't hear traffic. Several bathrooms ensure you're never far with clean water available. Boat launch and swimming area. Dog, drinking, and smoker friendly. 10/10: Would Camp There Again!
Mar 18, 2026
Likely the nicest, friendliest, and inviting campgrounds I've ever been to! With nearly 30 campsites you're almost guaranteed a space; although, they do allow you to reserve any of several spots and there are seasonal spots available as well. Most sites were large enough for a 6-12 person tent, screen house, open area, picnic table and fire pit with attached swivel grill. Nestled right on the lak... Likely the nicest, friendliest, and inviting campgrounds I've ever been to! With nearly 30 campsites you're almost guaranteed a space; although, they do allow you to reserve any of several spots and there are seasonal spots available as well. Most sites were large enough for a 6-12 person tent, screen house, open area, picnic table and fire pit with attached swivel grill. Nestled right on the lake and located just off the main road, but far enough down a dirt road that you won't hear traffic. Several bathrooms ensure you're never far with clean water available. Boat launch and swimming area. Dog, drinking, and smoker friendly. 10/10: Would Camp There Again!
Mar 18, 2026
Likely the nicest, friendliest, and inviting campgrounds I've ever been to! With nearly 30 campsites you're almost guaranteed a space; although, they do allow you to reserve any of several spots and there are seasonal spots available as well. Most sites were large enough for a 6-12 person tent, screen house, open area, picnic table and fire pit with attached swivel grill. Nestled right on the lak... Likely the nicest, friendliest, and inviting campgrounds I've ever been to! With nearly 30 campsites you're almost guaranteed a space; although, they do allow you to reserve any of several spots and there are seasonal spots available as well. Most sites were large enough for a 6-12 person tent, screen house, open area, picnic table and fire pit with attached swivel grill. Nestled right on the lake and located just off the main road, but far enough down a dirt road that you won't hear traffic. Several bathrooms ensure you're never far with clean water available. Boat launch and swimming area. Dog, drinking, and smoker friendly. 10/10: Would Camp There Again!
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