Bimijiwan Recreation Area
Campground · Minnesota · 13 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Chippewa National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 13
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,305 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River.Recreation
Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, northern pike, perch and trophy muskie. Boat ramps on the lake and river are located within the campground.Canoeists love Knutson Dam's location for its easy canoe access to the Mississippi River. Several canoe routes traverse the area waterways, including the Mississippi.
Facilities
The campground offers 11 single family campsites and two walk-to tent sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection.
Natural Features
The campground consists of a single loop among beautifully manicured lawns, shaded by a forest of oak, spruce and pine. Every site affords scenic lake views.The facts
- 13 bookable sites
- 14 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: KNUTSON DAM, S&P
Site types
- 11 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
14 campsites at Bimijiwan Recreation Area
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | KNUTSON DAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | KNUTSON DAM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | KNUTSON DAM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard S&P | S&P | Management | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
47.45111, -94.48333 · 47°27'4.0"N 94°28'60.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 18°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 18 | 24 | 37 | 51 | 65 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 68 | 52 | 36 | 23 |
| Low °F | -4 | 0 | 15 | 29 | 42 | 53 | 58 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 20 | 6 |
| Precip in | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Bimijiwan Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Bimijiwan Recreation Area?
- Yes, Bimijiwan Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bimijiwan Recreation Area have?
- 14 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Bimijiwan Recreation Area?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Bimijiwan Recreation Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Bimijiwan Recreation Area.
Camping near Bimijiwan Recreation Area
- Chippewa Loop 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Norway Beach Picnic Shelter 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Norway Beach Loop 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wanaki Loop 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cass Lake Loop 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Winnie Campground - USFS 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Pike Bay 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bimijiwan (bi-mi-ji-wan) recreation area 0.1 mi · Campground
- Wanaki Campground Loop 4.7 mi · Campground
- Star Island 5.3 mi · Facility
- Cass Lake Campground Loop 5.4 mi · Campground
- Lake Andrusia Boat Site 8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 218-835-4291
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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