Bimijiwan Recreation Area

FS USDA Forest Service · Blackduck, MN · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Max RV Length 40 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites14
Sites Accepting RVs14
Tent-Only Sites2
Overnight Sites14
Max RV Length40 ft
Back-In Sites14
SurfaceGravel

Location

47.4511111, -94.4833333 · 417 Forestry Drive , Blackduck , MN 56630

Photos

A photo of Site 007 of Loop KNUTSON DAM at Bimijiwan Recreation Area with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Waterfront A photo of Site 011 of Loop KNUTSON DAM at Bimijiwan Recreation Area with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Waterfront A photo of Site 003 of Loop KNUTSON DAM at Bimijiwan Recreation Area with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Waterfront

Description

Overview

Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River.

Recreation

Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, northern pike, perch and trophy muskie. Boat ramps on the lake and river are located within the campground.

Canoeists love Knutson Dam's location for its easy canoe access to the Mississippi River. Several canoe routes traverse the area waterways, including the Mississippi.

Facilities

The campground offers 11 single family campsites and two walk-to tent sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection.

Natural Features

The campground consists of a single loop among beautifully manicured lawns, shaded by a forest of oak, spruce and pine. Every site affords scenic lake views.

Directions

The campground is located 6 miles east of Cass Lake on U.S. Highway 2, and 5 miles north on County Road 10.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING SWIMMING SITE WATER SPORTS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone218-835-4291
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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