Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
Chippewa National Forest, Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake, Minnesota
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As of October 2026, Winnie Dam Campground - Usace is a campground in Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota with 21 campsites. Winnie Dam Campground - Usace is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Winnie Dam Campground - Usace is located at 47.4300° N, 94.0492° W.
- people allowed on each site
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Winnie Dam Campground - Usace reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
15 sites open on Oct 1 at Winnie Dam Campground - Usace. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 15:17 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Mid-stay changes allowed
- Changes allowed: 4 change(s) per reservation
- Maximum stay: 14 nights
- Military discount available
Published by Recreation.gov for Winnie Dam Campground - Usace, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
- Standard 21
- Accessible 1
- Hookups 21
What an RV fits
- 40–44 ft1 site
- 45–49 ft2 sites
- 50–54 ft3 sites
- 55–59 ft2 sites
- 60–64 ft1 site
- 65–69 ft1 site
- 75–79 ft1 site
- 80–84 ft2 sites
- 90–94 ft4 sites
- 95–99 ft1 site
- 100–104 ft3 sites
Amenities
- restrooms
- showers
- potable water
- dump station
At a glance: Setting: Forest.
Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife.
All sites at Winnie Dam Campground - Usace, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the LAKE WINNI loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | 8 | 53 ft | Electric | - |
| 03 | Standard | 8 | 104 ft | Electric | - |
| 04 | Standard | 8 | 93 ft | Electric | - |
| 05 | Standard | 8 | 98 ft | Electric | - |
| 06 | Standard | 8 | 100 ft | Electric | - |
| 07 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft | Electric | - |
| 08 | Standard | 8 | 83 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 09 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | Electric | - |
| 10 | Standard | 8 | 104 ft | Electric | - |
| 11 | Standard | 8 | 46 ft | Electric | - |
| 12 | Standard | 8 | 90 ft | Electric | - |
| 13 | Standard | 8 | 52 ft | Electric | - |
| 14 | Standard | 8 | 84 ft | Electric | - |
| 15 | Standard | 8 | 66 ft | Electric | - |
| 16 | Standard | 8 | 79 ft | Electric | - |
| 17 | Standard | 8 | 59 ft | Electric | - |
| 18 | Standard | 8 | 94 ft | Electric | - |
| 19 | Standard | 8 | 57 ft | Electric | - |
| 20 | Standard | 8 | 92 ft | Electric | - |
| 21 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | - |
| 22 | Standard | 8 | 50 ft | Electric | - |
About Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
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.
Rules and notices at Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Winnie Dam Campground - Usace on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
*This is a USACE Campground (Winnie Dam) . Some visitors can get this confused with a U.S. Forest Service Campground titled: Winnie Campground.
There is a code for the bathroom/shower building, please see host for code.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Winnie Dam Campground - Usace FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Winnie Dam Campground - Usace?
Winnie Dam Campground - Usace is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 21 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Winnie Dam Campground - Usace?
Cancellations happen frequently at Winnie Dam Campground - Usace, 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 Winnie Dam Campground - Usace have?
Winnie Dam Campground - Usace has 21 campsites.
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