Can you reserve a site at Williams Narrows?

Yes, Williams Narrows is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Williams Narrows have?

18 sites in total, of which 16 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Williams Narrows?

Yes, pets are allowed at Williams Narrows.

Are campfires allowed at Williams Narrows?

Campfires are allowed at Williams Narrows. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Williams Narrows, Minnesota — 16 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Williams Narrows Campground is located on Cut Foot Sioux Lake in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area for boating, trophy muskie fishing and beautiful scenery.

The Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe work together to co-steward resources - making the Forest a great place to recreate as well as a special place where cultural and traditional resources are protected and preserved and the Band’s treaty rights are respected.

Recreation

Boating, swimming, and fishing are popular activities on Cut Foot Sioux Lake. A boat ramp and swimming beach are located between the campground's two loops.

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 by boating across the narrows.

Cut Foot Sioux Lake is located next to Lake Winnibigoshish. 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 there as well.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-unit campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and hand pumps for drinking water are provided in each loop.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the eastern shore of Cut Foot Sioux Lake. A scenic forest of birch, oak and pine trees shades the campground. A few campsites have lake views.

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

The facts

Season: 5/9/25 – 9/15/25 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
16 bookable sites
18 sites in total, including non-bookable
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: S&P, WILLIAMS NARROWS

Site types

16 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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18 campsites at Williams Narrows

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
S&P Standard	S&P	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
001	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
002	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
003	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
004	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
005	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
006	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
007	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
008	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
009	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
010	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
011	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
012	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
013	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
014	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
015	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
016	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
017	WILLIAMS NARROWS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

47.50333, -94.06361 · 47°30'12.0"N 94°3'49.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	0.8	0.7	1.2	1.8	2.9	4.0	4.1	3.3	3.3	2.6	1.5	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

$16.00 per night

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Williams Narrows

Can you reserve a site at Williams Narrows?: Yes, Williams Narrows is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Williams Narrows have?: 18 sites in total, of which 16 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Williams Narrows?: Yes, pets are allowed at Williams Narrows.
Are campfires allowed at Williams Narrows?: Campfires are allowed at Williams Narrows. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Williams Narrows also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Williams Narrows's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Use Fee/ $16 Night

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Williams Narrows

Onegume 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mosomo Point 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
East Seelye Bay 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Deer Lake 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cut Foot Horse Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Winnie Dam Campground - USACE 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Onegume (ah-ni-gah-mig[k])Campground 1.1 mi · Campground
Mosomo Point Boat Area 1.3 mi · Facility
Mosomo (Mooz-ah-moo) Point Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
East Seelye Bay Boat Area 2.1 mi · Facility
Tamarack Point Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
Bowstring Landing Boat Area 6.8 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 218-246-2123
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Williams Narrows