Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).
Winnie Dam Campground - USACE
USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · Deer River , MN · Developed
Conditions
Road Access
Gravel
Driveway Surface
Gravel
Season
Seasonal Closure
Campfires
Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length
104 ft
Features
Rig Size
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through
Hookup
Electric Hookup
50 amp
Style
Dump Station
Potable Water
Reservable
Campground Stats
| Total Sites | 22 |
| Sites Accepting RVs | 22 |
| Overnight Sites | 22 |
| Max RV Length | 104 ft |
| Max Amps | 50 |
| Electric Hookup Sites | 22 |
| Pull-Through Sites | 1 |
| Back-In Sites | 21 |
| Surface | Gravel |
Location
Photos
Description
Overview
USACE Winnie Dam Campground & Recreation Area. This is a Corps of Engineers Campground, located just walking distance from the Mississippi River. Activities include camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, kayaking, and playground areas. All sites offer 30/50 AMP electric with water, restrooms & showers nearby.
Recreation
Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and musky. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating on this 67,000-acre lake is also very popular.
A boat ramp to access the Mississippi River can be found near the picnic shelter.
The closest boat access to Lake Winnie is located 1 mile northeast of the park down Plug Hat Road.
Facilities
The campground, pronounced "win-uh-big-osh-ish," offers 22 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include showers, flush toilets, pit toilets, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, picnic shelter and playground.
Natural Features
A forest of mixed hardwoods and towering red pines covers the area, housing an abundance of wildlife including nesting bald eagles, porcupines, black bears, chipmunks and many others.Wild blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries grow seasonally on the forest floor.
Directions
From Deer River, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for one mile. Turn right on Highway 46 and go 12 miles. Turn left on Itasca County 9 and continue 2 miles, then turn left at signs and follow to the campground.
Activities
BERRY PICKING
BIRDING
BOATING
CAMPING
CANOEING
DAY USE AREA
FISHING
KAYAKING
MOTOR BOAT
OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS
PADDLING
PHOTOGRAPHY
PICNICKING
PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE
RIVER TRIPS
SCENIC DRIVE
SNOWMOBILE
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS
WATER ACCESS
WATER ACTIVITIES
WATER SPORTS
WILDLIFE VIEWING
Details
| Phone | 218-326-6128 |
| ADA Access | N |
| Reservable | Yes |
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