A photo of Bimijiwan Recreation Area

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

Available sites

11 total sites

About Bimijiwan Recreation Area

Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 002, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: KNUTSON DAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel

Reviews (26)

What Guests Are Saying

Bimijiwan Recreation Area offers a clean and spacious campground with a lovely beach and well-maintained facilities, highlighted by an informative camp host, Nicole. Despite experiencing a severe storm that caused significant damage, visitors appreciated the strong bathrooms that provided shelter. Overall, guests had a pleasant vacation and expressed a desire to return once the area is restored.

Review Summary

3.4
26 reviews
5
23.1%
6
4
34.6%
9
3
19.2%
5
2
7.7%
2
1
15.4%
4

Joey L

Verified

September 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: KNUTSON DAM

4

Joey L

Verified

September 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: KNUTSON DAM

4

Joey L

Verified

September 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: KNUTSON DAM

4

Joe M

Verified

July 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: KNUTSON DAM

4

Cell service wasn't as good as anticipated, but if you walk around the quaint and intimate park then you'll find service. Very well maintained, clean bathrooms, and private camping areas with great beach/lake access!

William B

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: KNUTSON DAM

5

Very nice grandson liked it a lot. would be nice if people would not walk threw your camp sight.

David C

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: KNUTSON DAM

5

A very nice place to boondock. Very clean.

Location & Directions for Bimijiwan Recreation Area

417 Forestry Drive, Blackduck, MN 56630 United States

Elevation: 398 ft

Nearest town

Blackduck, MN - 22 mi

About 27 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • Fee includes one camping unit (camper, RV, pop-up, family tent) per site; additional units will be charged an additional fee
  • First-come, first-served sites may be available after the reservation season
  • Click here for more information on the Chippewa National Forest
  • 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.NEW FOR 2025: Chippewa National Forest Campground Food Storage Order 

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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