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Winnie Dam Campground - USACE
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Deer River · Minnesota · Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake |
| Location | Deer River · Minnesota · Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake · 47.43000, -94.04917 · Map |
| Sites | 22 public sites counted from the federal listing — 22 standard electric |
| 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 22 of 22 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 22 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 22 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 22 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 104 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 22 sites · 30 ft: 22 sites · 35 ft: 22 sites · 40 ft: 22 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 1:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 22 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 218-326-6128 |
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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 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 the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Winnie Dam Campground - USACE
Deer River · Minnesota · Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Deer River · Minnesota · Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 22 |
| Max RV | Up to 104 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 22 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233533 · 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.