Winnie Dam Campground - USACE
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 22 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 104 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
22 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 53 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 02 | Back-in | 90 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 03 | Back-in | 104 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 04 | Back-in | 93 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 05 | Back-in | 98 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 06 | Back-in | 100 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 07 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 08 | Back-in | 83 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 09 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 10 | Back-in | 104 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 104 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 08 is listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Deer River, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 47.4300° N, 94.0492° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Wildlands Gear Exchange ↗ | 27.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Lake Country RV ↗ | 34.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 37 mi |
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Video
Camping in Winnie Dam Campground & Cooking Breakfast.
Trails nearby
- 2.5 miWinnie Snowmobile Trail ↗14.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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
This campground sits inside Chippewa National Forest.
- inChippewa National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,598,139 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Winnibigoshish Lake DamStructure · Inger · 0.2 mi
- Old Cut Foot Sioux Ranger StationBuilding · Squaw Lake · 6 mi
- Winnibigoshish ResortBuilding · Bena · 9.5 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?
Sites at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Winnie Dam Campground - USACE have?
22 sites, including 22 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Winnie Dam Campground - USACE have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?
Amenities include showers, flush toilets, pit toilets, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, picnic shelter and playground.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?
Yes, pets are allowed at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?
Site 08 is 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 Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and 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 Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?
Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and musky. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?
Deer River, Minnesota.
Source: Getting there