Cascade Lake
Cascade Lake is a 451 acre lake with a maximum depth of 17 feet.
General Information
Dispersed Camping
Access to the two sites on this lake is a boat ramp at the South East end of the lake. Each site has a fire grate, a recently updated outhouse and may have a picnic table.
These sites are first come, first served.
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When visiting, please remember
- Only use facilities that are provided for fires, tents, and waste.
- Do not make additional fire rings, tent pads, or cat holes.
- You will need to pack out your garbage.
- Nine people per site limit, group sites are available at some sites.
Boating
When boating with your dog, follow all Minnesota State boating laws.
- Use care when getting your dog in and out of the boat to ensure their safety.
- Consider both you and your dog wearing a life jacket.
- Provide shade for your pet.
- Remember to bring their food and water as it may be unsafe for them to drink lake water.
Camping
- Keep dogs on a six-foot, or shorter, leash when they are not inside a tent.
- Store dog food in bear-resistant containers and feed your pet away from the campsite.
- Pick up and bag your dog’s waste. Place it in a provided trash receptacle or pack it out.
- Do not leave your dog unattended at any time.
- Keep your dog in your tent at night.
- Ensure that there is ample water available for your pet.
Address: 7355 West Hwy 61 Tofte, MN 55615
Phone: 218-663-8060Â
Hours: May 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association retail sales products are available.
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.86231775
Longitude: -90.63628133
Directions
From Highway MN-61, turn north on the Caribou Trail for 17 miles, left (west) on the Grade for 0.1 miles, to the parking lot on your right (north side of The Grade) on Forest Road 1286.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
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Fish species:
northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker, central mudminnow, shiners
Recreation Groups
Many lakes in the Tofte Ranger District have boat ramps and docks suitable for launching a trailered boat. These lakes are open for use by motorized