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Bimijiwan Recreation Area
FSU.S. Forest Service — Blackduck · Minnesota · Chippewa National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Chippewa National Forest |
| Location | Blackduck · Minnesota · Chippewa National Forest · 47.45111, -94.48333 · Map |
| Sites | 13 public sites counted from the federal listing — 11 standard nonelectric; 2 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 13 sites Water hookups at 0 of 13 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 13 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 13 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 14 sites · 30 ft: 14 sites · 35 ft: 14 sites · 40 ft: 14 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 14 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 218-835-4291 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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, from the listing
The campground is located 6 miles east of Cass Lake on U.S. Highway 2, and 5 miles north on County Road 10.
Nearest federal campgrounds
5 mi straight-line · MinnesotaFSU.S. Forest ServiceNorway Beach Picnic Shelter
5 mi straight-line · MinnesotaFSU.S. Forest ServiceNorway Beach Loop
5 mi straight-line · Cass Lake MinnesotaFSU.S. Forest ServiceWanaki Loop
5 mi straight-line · Cass Lake MinnesotaFSU.S. Forest ServiceCass Lake Loop
7 mi straight-line · Cass Lake Minnesota
Trip Card — Bimijiwan Recreation Area
Blackduck · Minnesota · Chippewa National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Blackduck · Minnesota · Chippewa National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 13 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233145 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.