Bimijiwan Recreation Area
Chippewa National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Blackduck, MN, MN
Price: From $16 per night
Rating: 3.1 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Season: May through October
Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River.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.Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, northern pike, perch and trophy muskie.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bimijiwan-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Bimijiwan Recreation Area offers affordable camping at $16/night with direct access to Cass Lake and the Mississippi River for boating, fishing, and water sports. The location provides excellent recreational opportunities including walleye and northern pike fishing, boat ramps, and canoe access.
Wildlife alert: Great Gray Owl, Black-backed Woodpecker, American White Pelican, North American River Otter, and Common Snapping Turtle present in area
Insider tips for Bimijiwan Recreation Area: Book early as a federal campground with only 13 sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Canoe access to Mississippi River is a major draw for paddlers
Skip Bimijiwan Recreation Area if: You need RV hookups. You plan to camp outside May-October season. You prefer larger campgrounds with more site options.
Best time to visit Bimijiwan Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Chippewa Loop (Cass Lake, MN), Norway Beach Picnic Shelter (Cass Lake, MN), Cass Lake Loop (Cass Lake, MN), Winnie Campground - Usfs (Blackduck, MN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bimijiwan Recreation Area
Cell signal at Bimijiwan Recreation Area (Blackduck, MN): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River.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.Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, northern pike, perch and trophy muskie.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with only 13 sites
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Canoe access to Mississippi River is a major draw for paddlers
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The campground is located 6 miles east of Cass Lake on U.S. Highway 2, and 5 miles north on County Road 10.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chippewa National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chippewa National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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