About Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
Number of accommodations: 21
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Terry T
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Really quiet and good showers.
Gary B
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LAKE WINNI
It was a lot smaller than other COE campgrounds we've been to. Kept up nicely. A little annoying the garbage collection at 7 a.m. but otherwise quiet. Nice host and hostess. We kayaked on the Mississippi River and it was wonderful. Very clear water, watched the fish swimming underneath us. Husband caught a nice big walleye in Lake Winnibigoshish but it was in the slot so had to go back in :( Could use a bigger sign at the entrance.
Gregory H
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LAKE WINNI
The campground has a lot of nice camping spots. They are large and tree-filled. Fishing access is a walkable distance from all sites. Showers are large and well-maintained.
I would definitely camp here again.
Gary B
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LAKE WINNI
It was a lot smaller than other COE campgrounds we've been to. Kept up nicely. A little annoying the garbage collection at 7 a.m. but otherwise quiet. Nice host and hostess. We kayaked on the Mississippi River and it was wonderful. Very clear water, watched the fish swimming underneath us. Husband caught a nice big walleye in Lake Winnibigoshish but it was in the slot so had to go back in :( Could use a bigger sign at the entrance.
Gregory H
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LAKE WINNI
The campground has a lot of nice camping spots. They are large and tree-filled. Fishing access is a walkable distance from all sites. Showers are large and well-maintained.
I would definitely camp here again.
Jack O
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE WINNI
The campgound hosts are awesome!
Jack O
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE WINNI
The campgound hosts are awesome!
Jon H
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Camping at Winnie Dam is always a great experience. The hosts are some of the best we have run across. They are always so helpful and knowledgeable about activities in the area.
Jon H
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Camping at Winnie Dam is always a great experience. The hosts are some of the best we have run across. They are always so helpful and knowledgeable about activities in the area.
Brad E
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LAKE WINNI
The restrooms were clean and well kept the grounds were really nice also. The fish cleaning house had electricity and very clean.
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
