Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: GRAND RAPIDS, MN, MN
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (145 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/winnie-dam-campground-usace to be notified when sites open up.
Well-maintained, spacious campground with excellent fishing on Lake Winnie (67,000-acre premier Minnesota fishery) and family-friendly amenities including playground areas, boat launch, and walking distance to Mississippi River.
Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrel, Yellow-throated Warbler, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Purple Finch, Common Garter Snake
Insider tips for Winnie Dam Campground - Usace: Book early — federal campground with high demand All sites have electricity and fire pits with adjustable grills Multiple water spigots throughout campground; bring containers if your site isn't serviced
Skip Winnie Dam Campground - Usace if: Seeking full hookups — only electric available on select sites, no water/sewer connections. Planning winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Winnie Dam Campground - Usace: May-October — Official operating season; campground closes after October 16. Summer — Peak fishing season for walleye, perch, and musky; optimal for boating and water activities.
Nearby campgrounds: Williams Narrows (DEER RIVER, MN), Onegume (DEER RIVER, MN), Mosomo Point (DEER RIVER, MN), Deer Lake (DEER RIVER, MN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
Cell signal at Winnie Dam Campground - Usace (GRAND RAPIDS, MN): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
All sites have electricity and fire pits with adjustable grills
Multiple water spigots throughout campground; bring containers if your site isn't serviced
Official operating season; campground closes after October 16
Peak fishing season for walleye, perch, and musky; optimal for boating and water activities
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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