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Freeto camp
May–Sepbest months
About Cottonwood Lake
- Managed by: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- Where: 8 mi northeast of Deer River, MN · 47.42784, -93.6981
Amenities:
ToiletsDrinking water
Weather by month
17°-2°Jan
24°1°Feb
37°15°Mar
51°28°Apr
65°40°May
74°51°Jun
78°56°Jul
76°54°Aug
67°46°Sep
52°34°Oct
35°20°Nov
22°6°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
See Cottonwood Lake from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Fawn Lake | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 15 mi
Propane: 7.9 mi