Campground · MN
McDougal Lake Campground
McDougal Lake Campground is generally easy to book. Difficulty holds fairly steady across the 4 months we have reservation data for. The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 21 RV sites
- Max RV length 45 ft
Activities: BOATING, CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, FISHING, HIKING, KAYAKING, MOTOR BOAT, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, MUSHROOM PICKING, PICNICKING, PADDLING, PHOTOGRAPHY, STAR GAZING, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, WATER ACTIVITIES, BIRDING, BERRY PICKING, CAMPING
How much does it cost to camp at McDougal Lake Campground?
$18.00/night for one vehicle and one trailer. Additional vehicles or trailers on the site require an additional $9.00 fee to be paid. If you make a reservation online, you may pay the fee in advance with your reservation fee. Otherwise, the fee can be paid in the fee tube at the campground. All additional vehicles must be parked on the spur.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.