Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
The campground is open and accepting reservations. Operating season runs from early May through mid-October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Tornado Watch issued July 25 at 12:58AM CDT until July 25 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL ALLOW TORNADO WATCH 511 TO EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS ALLOWS TO EXPIRE 4 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA AITKIN CROW WING IN NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA CASS ITASCA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AITKIN, BRAINERD, CASS LAKE, EAST GULL LAKE, ESTERDY, GRAND RAPIDS, LAKE SHORE, PINE RIVER, SCHLEY, AND WALKER. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE TRIBAL LANDS OF THE BOIS FORTE BAND, DEER CREEK AREA AND THE MILLE LACS BAND, BIG SANDY LAKE AND, EAST LAKE AREAS.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 24 at 11:26PM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 94 degrees and Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures up to 85 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 99 degrees and Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures up to 87 degrees possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Cass, Itasca, and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. In Wisconsin, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek area, the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, Lena Lake, Big Sandy Lake and, East Lake areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 11:26PM CDT until July 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 94 degrees and Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures up to 85 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 99 degrees and Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures up to 87 degrees possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Cass, Itasca, and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. In Wisconsin, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek area, the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, Lena Lake, Big Sandy Lake and, East Lake areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Winnie Dam Campground is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility situated at the outlet of Lake Winnibigoshish on the Mississippi River, approximately 14 miles northwest of Deer River, Minnesota. The campground offers 22 sites, all equipped with 30/50 AMP electric hookups and water. Facilities include flush toilets, showers (code required from host), drinking water, a dump station, picnic shelter, and playground. The surrounding area features a forest of mixed hardwoods and towering red pines, home to wildlife including nesting bald eagles, porcupines, black bears, and chipmunks. Wild blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries grow seasonally on the forest floor. A boat ramp provides access to the Mississippi River near the picnic shelter, with the closest Lake Winnie boat access located 1 mile northeast down Plug Hat Road. Lake Winnibigoshish spans 67,000 acres and is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries, offering excellent opportunities for walleye, perch, and musky. The lake remains mostly undeveloped and is surrounded primarily by public land, particularly the Chippewa National Forest.
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 104ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 104ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (218) 326-6128 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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