What an opportunity to own a piece of history on McDougal Lake. This expansive property was a turn of the century logging camp until the 1930’s when it was converted into a CCC Camp with many of the buildings still from that era. After that, Camp Buckskin operated for nearly 60 years as a youth camp. +-150 acres of land, +-2,600’ of shoreline on McDougal Lake, +-3,000’ on the Stony River and another +-3,200’ of channel frontage. There are 34 buildings and an amazing 60,000 square feet of space. The 15,800 sq. ft. dining hall could be converted into a year-round home that sleeps your entire extended family. A few changes to the 3-story office building and you could house a small village. Some of the other buildings include 16 bunkhouses, rec. center, riverside cabin, heath center, garages, shops and much more. A short walk over the dam leads to a large undeveloped part of the property which can also be accessed via the full-sized bridge for future expansion or development. Very private setting with Federal Land on all sides and just a few adjoining private parcels. Located just 35 minutes from Ely and Lake Superior, this property has year-round access, highspeed internet, wildfire suppression system and endless possibilities. Imagine what the groves of elder pine trees have seen over the past 125 years and what the next chapter might be for this historic property.
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Chris Eilrich218-343-6169,
Wildwoods Land Company
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6124794
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 33
Bathrooms: 13
Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
Room types: Enclosed Porch, Entry
Other
Description: Dining Hall - 15,794 Sq. Ft.
Area: 8384 Square Feet
Dimensions: 64 x 131
Other
Description: Shop - 2,833 Sq. Ft.
Area: 3132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 29 x 108
Other
Description: Trip Building - 1,450 Sq. Ft.
Area: 1450 Square Feet
Dimensions: 29 x 50
Other
Description: Wood Shed Garage - 1,176 Sq. Ft.
Area: 1176 Square Feet
Dimensions: 24 x 49
Other
Description: Office - 8,540 Sq. Ft.
Area: 4830 Square Feet
Dimensions: 42 x 115
Other
Description: Riverside - 2,772 Sq. Ft.
Area: 2772 Square Feet
Dimensions: 21 x 132
Other
Description: Rec. Center - 2,541 Sq. Ft.
Area: 2541 Square Feet
Dimensions: 21 x 121
Other
Description: Owner's Cabin - 1,650 Sq. Ft.
Area: 2050 Square Feet
Dimensions: 41 x 50
Other
Description: Aviary - 3,044 Sq. Ft.
Area: 4070 Square Feet
Dimensions: 22 x 185
Other
Description: Health Center - 992 Sq. Ft.
Area: 864 Square Feet
Dimensions: 24 x 36
Other
Description: Bunkhouse - 16 total at 480 Sq. Ft. each
Area: 480 Square Feet
Dimensions: 20 x 24
Other
Description: Garage - 3,760 Sq. ft.
Area: 3520 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 88
Heating
Fireplace(s), Wood
Appliances
Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Vaulted Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Center Hall Foyer
Log, Metal, Steel Siding, Vinyl, Wood, Frame/Wood, Log Home
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Metal,Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
Previously Owned
Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
Electric: Coop Power & Light
Sewer: Private Sewer, Drain Field
Water: Private, Dug
Community & HOA
HOA
Has HOA: No
Location
Region: Isabella
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: $58/sqft
Annual tax amount: $17,718
Date on market: 4/28/2026
Cumulative days on market: 101 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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Price history
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Event
Price
4/28/2026
Listed for sale
$2,700,000$58/sqft
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12/2/2025
Listing removed
$2,700,000$58/sqft
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5/1/2025
Listed for sale
$2,700,000-1.8%$58/sqft
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10/2/2024
Listing removed
$2,750,000-3.5%$59/sqft
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5/17/2024
Listed for sale
$2,850,000$61/sqft
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2/1/2024
Listing removed
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5/25/2023
Listed for sale
$2,850,000$61/sqft
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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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