Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake, Minnesota
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricyes
At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and showers. Not listed: maximum RV length.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 22
- Elevation
- 1,313 ft
- Phone
- (218) 326-6128 (campground or managing office)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 47.43000, -94.04917 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Williams Narrows 5.1 mi straight-line
- Onegume 5.7 mi straight-line
- Mosomo Point 6.1 mi straight-line
- Deer Lake 6.4 mi straight-line
- Cut Foot Horse Campground 8.9 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
USACE Winnie Dam Campground & Recreation Area. This is a Corps of Engineers Campground, located just walking distance from the Mississippi River. Activities include camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, kayaking, and playground areas. All sites offer 30/50 AMP electric with water, restrooms & showers nearby.
Recreation
Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and musky. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating on this 67,000-acre lake is also very popular.
A boat ramp to access the Mississippi River can be found near the picnic shelter.
The closest boat access to Lake Winnie is located 1 mile northeast of the park down Plug Hat Road.
Facilities
The campground, pronounced "win-uh-big-osh-ish," offers 22 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include showers, flush toilets, pit toilets, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, picnic shelter and playground.
Natural Features
A forest of mixed hardwoods and towering red pines covers the area, housing an abundance of wildlife including nesting bald eagles, porcupines, black bears, chipmunks and many others.
Wild blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries grow seasonally on the forest floor.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Leech Lake - 15.0 mi away, station at 1,302 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | -2 | 0.68 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 0.68 |
| Mar | 37 | 15 | 1.11 |
| Apr | 52 | 29 | 1.86 |
| May | 66 | 43 | 2.91 |
| Jun | 75 | 54 | 3.82 |
| Jul | 80 | 58 | 4.37 |
| Aug | 78 | 56 | 3.20 |
| Sep | 69 | 47 | 3.13 |
| Oct | 54 | 35 | 2.51 |
| Nov | 36 | 21 | 1.22 |
| Dec | 23 | 7 | 1.09 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Showers | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Dump station | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
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