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Cut Foot Horse Campground

Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota

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As of October 2026, Cut Foot Horse Campground is a campground in Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota with 20 campsites. Cut Foot Horse Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Cut Foot Horse Campground is located at 47.5583° N, 94.0664° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Cut Foot Horse Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Cut Foot Horse Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Cut Foot Horse Campground

1356891011121517192122242528303334

Equestrian 20
Accessible 20

What an RV fits

45 ft20 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Cut Foot Horse Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
001	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
003	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
005	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
006	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
008	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
009	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
010	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
011	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
012	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
015	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
017	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
019	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
021	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
022	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
024	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
025	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
028	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
030	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
033	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible
034	Equestrian	8	45 ft	Accessible

About Cut Foot Horse Campground

Overview

Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp is located northeast of Lake Winnibigoshish. Over 120 miles of forest roads and recreation trails surround this scenic campground, making it a favorite location of campers with horses. The campground will be first-come, first-served for the entire 2025 season.

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

Many miles of trails pass through or begin at Cut Foot Horse Camp, leading horseback riders, hikers, and mountain bikers through the Cut Foot Experimental Forest. Several trails are also open to off-road vehicles. Research areas are designated by various markers. Please leave the markers as you find them.

Facilities

Unique campgrounds like Cut Foot Horse require certain restrictions to maintain water quality, minimize soil erosion and lessen any impacts on vegetation. Special attention has been paid in designating the site for horse camping.

Several single-unit campsites are available, most of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Hitching racks, picket lines and manure pits are located throughout the campground. Vault toilets and a solar-powered drinking water cistern are provided.

There is no campground host on site. The campground is patrolled regularly by Forest Service personnel and Itasca County law enforcement officers.

Natural Features

The campground lies within the Cut Foot Experimental Forest, managed in part by the North Central Research Station in Grand Rapids and the Chippewa National Forest.

A mature stand of red pine covers the area, with oak and birch trees dotting the forest. The campground has nice shade and good privacy between sites.

Nearby Attractions

Boating, swimming, and fishing are popular activities on Big and Little Cut Foot Sioux Lakes and Lake Winnibigoshish. These lakes and several others are within a few miles of the campground.

Rules and notices at Cut Foot Horse Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Cut Foot Horse Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Fee includes one camping unit per site. Double occupancy is not permitted on single unit sites; on large sites double occupancy is permitted. The second occupant must pay the full nightly amount for each night of stay by using a fee envelope at the entrance kiosk. Please read the fee board upon entering the campground to see what qualifies for single and double occupancy.

Use nose bags to keep feed from landing on the ground and pack out supplemental feed.

Certified weed-free hay is strongly recommended.

Portable corrals are not permitted.

Some important campground rules:

- Quiet hours are from 10pm – 6am. Generators cannot be run during this time. If you have a medical condition that requires powered equipment, please plan accordingly with battery backup.

- Pets are welcome but must remain on a leash 6' or shorter in length at all times. Pets are not allowed in beach areas.

- Campfires cannot be left unattended. They must be extinguished before the campsite is vacated.

- Fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed.

- Cutting/damaging live vegetation is not allowed. You may gather dead and downed wood for campfires if it fits within the fire ring.

- The use of power saws, including electric chainsaws, is strictly prohibited.

All regulations are found under 36 CFR 261 and are punishable by fines.

Bundled firewood is no longer available in Chippewa National Forest campgrounds. Firewood may be available for sale at local vendors, or may be brought from home if within 50 miles of the campground. You may also cut dead and downed wood in the forest without a permit as long as it will be used in the campground. Chainsaw use (gas and electric) is not permitted in the campground.

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

Northern Minnesota is home to black bears. Campers must keep coolers and other bear attractants locked inside hard-sided campers or in vehicles when not attended, including overnight. Black bears are present and active within the campground area. Feeding any wildlife, including hanging bird feeders, is strictly prohibited.

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Cut Foot Horse Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Cut Foot Horse Campground?

Cut Foot Horse Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 20 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Cut Foot Horse Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Cut Foot Horse Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Cut Foot Horse Campground have?

Cut Foot Horse Campground has 20 campsites.