About Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
Number of accommodations: 21
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (289)
What Guests Are Saying
Winnie Dam Campground is a well-maintained and clean facility with spacious sites, friendly hosts, and excellent amenities such as clean bathrooms and hot showers. It is particularly popular among fishermen, who enjoy both the river and lake access. While some guests noted minor issues like electric surges and loose pets, the overall atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming, making it an ideal base for exploration and relaxation.
What Guests Are Saying
Winnie Dam Campground is a well-maintained and clean facility with spacious sites, friendly hosts, and excellent amenities such as clean bathrooms and hot showers. It is particularly popular among fishermen, who enjoy both the river and lake access. While some guests noted minor issues like electric surges and loose pets, the overall atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming, making it an ideal base for exploration and relaxation.
Review Summary
Joyce L
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Reasonably priced, clean bathrooms, quiet campground
JOHN S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LAKE WINNI
place was vwey clean and showers and restrooms were clean
JOHN S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LAKE WINNI
place was vwey clean and showers and restrooms were clean
Sharon M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Well maintained, a nice host, quiet and beautiful! Five Stars! Thank you!
Sharon M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Well maintained, a nice host, quiet and beautiful! Five Stars! Thank you!
Mary E
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Our favorite campground. Immaculate bathrooms . Wonderful hosts! Beautifully maintained grounds.
Mary E
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Our favorite campground. Immaculate bathrooms . Wonderful hosts! Beautifully maintained grounds.
Phyllis S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Over all campground was clean, sites are large with mature trees. Showers were clean with plenty of hot water. Vaulted toilet house was very dirty and smelled terrible!
Because of the drought river and dam was low, but still pretty! If you are looking for hiking this campground is not for you!
Phyllis S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Over all campground was clean, sites are large with mature trees. Showers were clean with plenty of hot water. Vaulted toilet house was very dirty and smelled terrible!
Because of the drought river and dam was low, but still pretty! If you are looking for hiking this campground is not for you!
Bruce H
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Enjoyed very much. Should go to Forest History Center in Grand Rapids MN.
Location Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
Address:
56448 County Road 9
Deer River, MN, 55636
United States
From Deer River, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for one mile. Turn right on Highway 46 and go 12 miles. Turn left on Itasca County 9 and continue 2 miles, then turn left at signs and follow to the campground.
Winnie Dam Campground is accessible via Highway 2, which is approximately 1 mile from Deer River, and Highway 46, which is accessed by turning right from Highway 2.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.43 / -94.0492
Elevation: 404 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- *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.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
