U.S. Forest Service · Chippewa National Forest · Deer River, MN

Onegume

One of the Chippewa National Forest's most popular campgrounds, Onegume is located on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake. It is near MN State Highway 46, also known as Avenue of the Pines Scenic Byway, in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area for boating, excellent fishing, and beautiful scenery. The Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe work together to co-steward resources - making the Forest a great place to recreate as well as a special place where cultural and traditional resources are protected and preserved and the Band’s treaty rights are respected.

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Site mix

Standard with electric42
Tent-only5
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

47 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
020MIDDElectricBack-in45GravelPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
021MIDDElectricBack-in45GravelPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
023MIDDElectricBack-in45GravelPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
041MIDDElectricBack-in45GravelPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
042MIDDElectricBack-in45GravelPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
043MIDDElectricBack-in45GravelPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
044MIDDElectricBack-in45GravelPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
045MIDDElectricBack-in45GravelPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
046MIDDElectricBack-in45GravelPartial50 amp8 / 2YesYesStandard
047MIDDElectricBack-in40GravelPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric
Max vehicle length26 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$23.00 per night
AccessibilitySites 046, 048 are listed accessible

This popular campground offers several single-family sites, the majority of which have 30-amp electric hookups. Most sites are large enough to accommodate 38-foot RVs. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. There are three accessible vault toilets and three drinking water spigots throughout the campground. Additionally, there is a fish cleaning building within the campground for camper use.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestChippewa National Forest
FeesUse Fee/ $23 Night

Chippewa National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Onegume0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.91 inches of precipitation, 14.1 inches of snowFebruary: 0.77 inches of precipitation, 10.0 inches of snowMarch: 1.32 inches of precipitation, 7.7 inches of snowApril: 2.20 inches of precipitation, 5.2 inches of snowMay: 3.15 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJune: 4.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 5.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.46 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.71 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.66 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowNovember: 1.57 inches of precipitation, 12.9 inches of snowDecember: 1.26 inches of precipitation, 12.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 5.5°F averageFebruary: 9.7°F averageMarch: 23.8°F averageApril: 38.1°F averageMay: 51.5°F averageJune: 61.9°F averageJuly: 66.3°F averageAugust: 64.8°F averageSeptember: 56.5°F averageOctober: 42.7°F averageNovember: 26.9°F averageDecember: 13.2°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Marcell 5Ne, 20 miles from the campground at 1,387 feet, station USC00215175 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 31 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 64 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Onegume is located on MN State Highway 46, approximately 18 miles northwest of Deer River, MN.

Nearest townDeer River, Minnesota
Coordinates47.5119° N, 94.0439° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearWildlands Gear Exchange ↗30.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗36.5 mi
RV sales & serviceKB RV Center Inc. ↗38.4 mi

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Video

Video of Onegume, MN from Scott M.

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Chippewa National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The campground is situated between Highway 46 and Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake, on the east side of the road, before the bridge. A scenic forest of birch and red pine trees covers the area, offering shade and privacy between sites. Eleven sites are located on the lakefront. The lake is home to a variety of waterfowl and birds of prey, including loons, osprey, and bald eagles.

Recreation

Boating and swimming are popular activities on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake. Fishing during Minnesota's season opener is historically very good. An accessible fishing dock and fish cleaning station are located on-site. A wooden fishing pier with a few boat slips are located at the water's edge. There is a picnic site located at the water's edge with two picnic tables and an open grassy area overlooking the lake. Miles of trails in the area provide great hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and birding opportunities. The Simpson Creek Trail and Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail can be accessed in the area. Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake is located next to and provides access to Lake Winnibigoshish. Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch, and muskie. It is one of the state's premier fisheries. Boating and water skiing are also popular activities.

Nearby

The Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Information Center is just north of the campground. A half-mile accessible trail leads to the center, which offers interpretive displays, educational programs, and area information. Several resorts in the area offer ice cream and other treats, and there is a small convenience store within a couple miles of the campground.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Onegume?

Sites at Onegume are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Onegume?

$23.00 per night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Onegume?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Onegume open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Onegume have?

48 sites, including 42 standard sites with power and 5 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Onegume?

The longest site here provides 26 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Onegume have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Onegume?

Yes, pets are allowed at Onegume. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Onegume?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Onegume?

Sites 046 and 048 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Onegume?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Onegume?

Boating and swimming are popular activities on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation