Williams Narrows

About

Williams Narrows Campground is located on Cut Foot Sioux Lake in the Chippewa National Forest of northern Minnesota. The campground offers 17 standard non-electric sites spread across two loops, shaded by a scenic forest of birch, oak, and pine. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Vault toilets and hand pump drinking water are available in each loop. A boat ramp and sandy swimming beach sit between the two loops. The area draws anglers targeting trophy muskie, walleye, and perch. Cut Foot Sioux Lake connects to nearby Lake Winnibigoshish, one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Beyond fishing, visitors enjoy wildlife watching with excellent chances of spotting bald eagles, osprey, and loons. The Simpson Creek Trail and Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Area Trail can be accessed by boating across the narrows. Campers must comply with bear safety food storage orders and should note that bundled firewood is no longer sold in Chippewa National Forest campgrounds. Firewood may be gathered from dead and downed wood on-site or purchased locally within Itasca County.

Directions

From Deer River, take Highway 46 north 15 miles. Turn west on Bowen/Williams Narrows Road (County Road 148) and travel two miles to the campground.