Can you reserve a site at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?

Yes, Winnie Dam Campground - USACE is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?

104 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?

Yes, pets are allowed at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE.

Are campfires allowed at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?

Campfires are allowed at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Winnie Dam Campground - USACE, Minnesota — 22 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

USACE Winnie Dam Campground & Recreation Area. This is a Corps of Engineers Campground, located just walking distance from the Mississippi River. Activities include camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, kayaking, and playground areas. All sites offer 30/50 AMP electric with water, restrooms & showers nearby.

Recreation

Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and musky. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating on this 67,000-acre lake is also very popular.

A boat ramp to access the Mississippi River can be found near the picnic shelter.

The closest boat access to Lake Winnie is located 1 mile northeast of the park down Plug Hat Road.

Facilities

The campground, pronounced "win-uh-big-osh-ish," offers 22 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include showers, flush toilets, pit toilets, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, picnic shelter and playground.

Natural Features

A forest of mixed hardwoods and towering red pines covers the area, housing an abundance of wildlife including nesting bald eagles, porcupines, black bears, chipmunks and many others.

Wild blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries grow seasonally on the forest floor.

The facts

22 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 104 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: LAKE WINNI

Site types

22 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

22 campsites at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	8	🐾
02	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	90 ft	8	🐾
03	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	104 ft	8	🐾
04	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	93 ft	8	🐾
05	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	98 ft	8	🐾
06	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	100 ft	8	🐾
07	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
08	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	83 ft	8	♿ 🐾
09	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
10	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	104 ft	8	🐾
11	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	46 ft	8	🐾
12	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	90 ft	8	🐾
13	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	8	🐾
14	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	84 ft	8	🐾
15	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	8	🐾
16	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	79 ft	8	🐾
17	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	59 ft	8	🐾
18	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	94 ft	8	🐾
19	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	8	🐾
20	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	92 ft	8	🐾
21	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
22	LAKE WINNI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Deer River, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for one mile. Turn right on Highway 46 and go 12 miles. Turn left on Itasca County 9 and continue 2 miles, then turn left at signs and follow to the campground.

47.43000, -94.04917 · 47°25'48.0"N 94°2'57.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Winnie Dam Campground - USACE

Can you reserve a site at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?: Yes, Winnie Dam Campground - USACE is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Winnie Dam Campground - USACE have?: 22 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?: 104 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?: Yes, pets are allowed at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE.
Does Winnie Dam Campground - USACE have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE?: Campfires are allowed at Winnie Dam Campground - USACE. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Winnie Dam Campground - USACE

Williams Narrows 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Onegume 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mosomo Point 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Deer Lake 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
East Seelye Bay 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cut Foot Horse Campground 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tamarack Point Campground 3.5 mi · Campground
Onegume (ah-ni-gah-mig[k])Campground 5.6 mi · Campground
Mosomo Point Boat Area 6 mi · Facility
Mosomo (Mooz-ah-moo) Point Campground 6 mi · Campground
East Seelye Bay Boat Area 7 mi · Facility
Bowstring Landing Boat Area 10.3 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 218-326-6128
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Winnie Dam Campground - USACE