Mosomo Point

Summary

Mosomo Point Campground is located within the Chippewa National Forest in the heart of Minnesota. It is a popular spot for canoeing, fishing, and hiking, with nearby trails and Lake Winnibigoshish offering additional recreation. Its campsites feature picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets, with firewood and hand-pumped drinking water available. Visitors can also enjoy nearby interpretive displays, educational programs, and trails at the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Information Center.

Overview

Mosomo Point Campground is located between Little and Big Cut Foot Sioux Lakes in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for canoeing, trophy muskie fishing, hiking and beautiful scenery.

Recreation

Canoeing, kayaking and fishing are very popular activities at Mosomo Point. Its protected location on the lake provides calm waters away from the big lake, making it an ideal spot for flatwater paddling.

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 Area Trail can be accessed nearby.

Cut Foot Sioux Lake is located next to Lake Winnibigoshish, which can be accessed from Cut Foot Sioux. Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and muskie. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating and water skiing are popular activities.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a transitional area between Little and Big Cut Foot Sioux Lakes. The quieter cove is lined with mature red and white pine trees.

The lake is home to a variety of waterfowl and birds of prey, including loons, osprey and bald eagles.

Nearby Attractions

The Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Information Center is located a half-mile from the campground. The center offers interpretive displays, educational programs, trails and area information.

Several resorts in the area offer camping and fishing supplies, groceries and more, and can be reached by watercraft or vehicle.