About Winnie Dam Campground - Usace
Number of accommodations: 21
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (144)
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
Gordon M
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Worst possible experience. There was a squatter in my spot that refused to leave. Harassed and threatened me when I tried to claim my reserved campsite. Called the recreation.gov phone number to complain and they said there was nothing they could do and gave me a phone number of a "local ranger". Called them multiple times and no answer and return call from voicemail I left. Have tried numerous times to try and get my camping fee back but hear NOTHING from recreation.gov.
Randall J
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LAKE WINNI
No water at sites, but it is close. Bring a container if tenting or a small camper without holding tank. Park was very clean. Manager very friendly, Had a great time.
Samuel B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Very clean and quiet campground
Brad E
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LAKE WINNI
The large campsites are really nice and the bathrooms are kept very clean. We love our stays here.
Lori K
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LAKE WINNI
We are always impressed with Winnie Dam campground. Campsites are well maintained, bathrooms are clean and the hosts are great!
DEBORAH W
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Love this campground. Small but sites very spacious. Not alot for kids to do & since no kids with me I found it very quiet & peaceful.
One shower house very clean.
Edward P
VerifiedAugust 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Campsite was a very nice location. Liked the walk to the dam. Nice camp hosts and cute goodie bag. Still using the bag as we continue to our journey to Alaska.
James M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: LAKE WINNI
very nice park camp hosts very helpfull , and very nice.
Jon-Michael A
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: LAKE WINNI
As we entered the campground I said to my fiancé what the heck. The first site to our left had multiple vehicles, 7 dogs and a pontoon boat almost on the driveway. Then you see the host site...5-6 cars, 3 tents and their camper. Individuals riding around on mini bikes, restrooms/showers disgusting. On our second night, woken up by fireworks going off at midnight! I have stayed here numerous times over the last few years and enjoyed every other stay. After my last stay, I can honestly say I don't know if I will ever go back. It was embarrassing, especially when we had family come and visit. This experience left me very disappointed and the worse part was we were planning on staying there a lot more. Only highlight was going to a friend's site there and feeling like we were in another world. Simply embarrassing!
Steve J
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LAKE WINNI
Large sites, friendly helpful host
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.43 / -94.0492
Elevation: 404 feet
Policies & Rules
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*This is a USACE Campground (Winnie Dam). Some visitors can get this confused with a U.S. Forest Service Campground titled: Winnie Campground. |
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There is a code for the bathroom/shower building, please see host for code. |
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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. |
