Cut Foot Horse Campground

1235 Division St., Deer River, Minnesota, United States
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CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND

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About Cut Foot Horse Campground

Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp is located northeast of Lake Winnibigoshish. Over 120 mi 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.  

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

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Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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20 Sites Available

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🏕️ 001, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 003, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 005, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 006, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 008, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 009, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 010, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 011, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 012, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 015, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 017, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 019, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 021, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 022, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 024, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 025, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 028, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 030, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 033, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 034, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible

Reviews

34 reviews

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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.

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Cherrie R

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND

I stay at the horse camp and enjoy miles and miles of horse trails that are conducive to horse and carriage driving. It is beautiful and well maintained. I understand that special efforts are done by the rangers to clear the main trails of any fallen trees so the carts can get through. I look forward to my annual trip each year. Been going to Cutfoot for the last 10 years.

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Renee S

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 033, Loop: CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND

Love riding at Cutfoot! Campground is very nice & clean. Trails are varied & scenic. It would be nice to have more signage on trails. Also, a water hydrant for the additional sites would be appreciated. I wish we could reserve sites sooner than 6 months from arrival. This is one of my favorite horse camps in MN !

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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...

Nearest town

Deer River, MN - 22 mi

About 23 min to downtown

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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