Public Campground
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is located near Deer River, Minnesota, within the Bowstring State Forest. The area features flat terrain with dense forest and numerous lakes. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 80°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Chippewa National Forest and Lake Winnibigoshish.
Detours Nearby

North Star — Chippewa National Forest
13 min away

Clubhouse Lake
28 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 49 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 43 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 57 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 3 hrs 7 min from Fargo, ND
Location
Cottonwood Lake is located in Minnesota
Directions
From Deer River, take state Hwy 6 north 4 miles to Co. Rd. 19 right (east) go 3 miles turn left (north) on Co. Rd. 48 go 1.5 miles turn right (east) on Co. Rd. 160 and follow the signs about 2.5 miles
Coordinates
47.42800063 N
93.69800097 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets

