About Cut Foot Horse Campground
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (34)
What Guests Are Saying
Cut Foot Horse Campground is a beautiful camp with a lovely forest setting, enjoyed by many returning visitors. However, this visit was marred by a locked gate upon arrival, lack of communication regarding the reservation, and insufficient upkeep, including downed trees on trails and no available maps. Despite these issues, the campground retains its charm for long-time campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Cut Foot Horse Campground is a beautiful camp with a lovely forest setting, enjoyed by many returning visitors. However, this visit was marred by a locked gate upon arrival, lack of communication regarding the reservation, and insufficient upkeep, including downed trees on trails and no available maps. Despite these issues, the campground retains its charm for long-time campers.
Review Summary
Amy S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
This is a beautiful campground. It is rustic, but the sites are wooded, and far enough apart to enjoy a bit of solitude, yet close enough that you can feel apart of a group if you come with one. Trails are beautiful, we love coming here as often as possible.
Amy S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
This is a beautiful campground. It is rustic, but the sites are wooded, and far enough apart to enjoy a bit of solitude, yet close enough that you can feel apart of a group if you come with one. Trails are beautiful, we love coming here as often as possible.
Michael H
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
Nice campground and surrounding area and trails. However, there should be a few more drive-thru campsites and a wheelbarrow at every manure pit.
Michael H
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
Nice campground and surrounding area and trails. However, there should be a few more drive-thru campsites and a wheelbarrow at every manure pit.
Sara N
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
Cut foot Campground in the Chippewa National Forest is absolutely beautiful. The trails are nice and you can go on different trails everyday. The campground is very nice and well maintained and the sites are easy to get into with horse trailers and campers. We loved staying here!
Sara N
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
Cut foot Campground in the Chippewa National Forest is absolutely beautiful. The trails are nice and you can go on different trails everyday. The campground is very nice and well maintained and the sites are easy to get into with horse trailers and campers. We loved staying here!
Kristi J
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
This is an amazing campground!! The trails are awesome with such a great variety of scenery. You could go for miles and not cover the same territory twice. They are safe for horse and human. The camp sites are plentiful with easy access to the water - restrooms always clean. I can't say enough about this horse campground - I hope I always have access to such a great outdoor environment for years to come!!
Kristi J
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
This is an amazing campground!! The trails are awesome with such a great variety of scenery. You could go for miles and not cover the same territory twice. They are safe for horse and human. The camp sites are plentiful with easy access to the water - restrooms always clean. I can't say enough about this horse campground - I hope I always have access to such a great outdoor environment for years to come!!
Louann E
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
Been going for years. Each year less upkeep. No maps AGAIN in the box. Asked 3 different government trucks that drive thru..none had. Trees down all over on trails again. Cut them off. Mow the sites.
Louann E
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
Been going for years. Each year less upkeep. No maps AGAIN in the box. Asked 3 different government trucks that drive thru..none had. Trees down all over on trails again. Cut them off. Mow the sites.
Location & Directions for Cut Foot Horse Campground
1235 Division St., Deer River, MN 56636 United States
Elevation: 432 ft
Getting There
From Deer River, travel northwest on Highway 46, to Forest Road 2171 (which is just over three miles past the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center). Continue approximately two miles on Forest Road 2171 to the campground. The campground entrance is on the...
From Deer River, travel northwest on Highway 46, to Forest Road 2171 (which is just over three miles past the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center). Continue approximately two miles on Forest Road 2171 to the campground. The campground entrance is on the west side of the road.
Highway access
Cut Foot Horse Campground is accessible via Highway 46, which connects to Deer River. The campground is located approximately five miles from Highway 46.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fees & deposits
- Camping fee covers one unit per site; double occupancy allowed only on large sites with a full fee for the second occupant.
Pets
- Use nose bags for feed; pack out any supplemental feed; certified weed-free hay recommended; portable corrals not allowed.
Safety & rules
- Pets must be leashed; no pets in beach areas; campfires must be attended and extinguished; fireworks and damaging vegetation are prohibited; gathering dead wood for campfires is allowed; power saws are prohibited.
Fires & fuel
- No bundled firewood available; firewood can be bought locally or brought from home within 50 miles; cutting dead wood is allowed; chainsaws prohibited; do not move firewood from outside area.
Wildlife & food storage
- Keep coolers and bear attractants locked away; feeding wildlife, including birds, is prohibited due to black bear presence.
Local regulations
- For further details, refer to information about the Chippewa National Forest.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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