East Seelye Bay

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from mid-May through mid-September. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.

About

East Seelye Bay Campground sits on the shores of Lake Winnibigoshish in the Chippewa National Forest, offering 13 first-come, first-served campsites without hookups or electric service. Located 20 miles north of Deer River, the campground provides a rustic camping experience with access to excellent walleye and northern pike fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities on one of Minnesota's largest lakes. The campground features a picnic area, swimming beach, boat ramp, and parking area. The Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail runs past the campground and along Seelye Point, providing unpaved trails for hiking and horseback riding. The East Seelye Point Trail also runs through the campground, and down the road there is easy access to the Simpson Creek Trail system. The area is home to a variety of waterfowl and birds of prey, including loons, osprey, and bald eagles. The Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe work together to co-steward these resources, making this a special place where cultural and traditional resources are protected and preserved.

Directions

Located 20 miles north of Deer River on Highway 46. Turn west on Eagle Nest Road (Forest Road 2198) and follow the road for 2.5 miles.

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