Onegume
Chippewa National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: DEER RIVER, MN, MN
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$23 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (122 reviews)
Season: May through October
One of the Chippewa National Forest’s most popular campgrounds, Onegume is located on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake. It is near MN State Highway 46, also known as Avenue of the Pines Scenic Byway, in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area for boating, excellent fishing, and beautiful scenery.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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One of Chippewa National Forest's most popular campgrounds on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake, offering excellent fishing, boating, and beautiful scenery with a 4.5/5 Google rating from 63 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Golden-winged Warbler, Red-winged Blackbird, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Interior Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Common Snapping Turtle
Insider tips for Onegume: Book early — federal campground with high demand Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm before booking if needed Site 45 reported as spacious with easy trailer access and both sunny and shaded areas
Skip Onegume if: Need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites. Sensitive to noise — reviewers noted road noise and barking dogs. Vault toilet odors are a concern — noted as smelly by reviewers.
Best time to visit Onegume: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mosomo Point (DEER RIVER, MN), Williams Narrows (DEER RIVER, MN), East Seelye Bay (Deer River, MN), Deer Lake (DEER RIVER, MN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Onegume
Cell signal at Onegume (DEER RIVER, 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.
One of the Chippewa National Forest’s most popular campgrounds, Onegume is located on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake. It is near MN State Highway 46, also known as Avenue of the Pines Scenic Byway, in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area for boating, excellent fishing, and beautiful scenery.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm before booking if needed
Site 45 reported as spacious with easy trailer access and both sunny and shaded areas
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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Getting there →
Onegume is located on MN State Highway 46, approximately 18 miles northwest of Deer River, MN.
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- 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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