US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Bowstring Lake, Itasca County, Minnesota. Run by USFS.
| Operator | USFS |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Chippewa National Forest) |
| Campsites | 13 |
| Site types | 13 standard, no electric |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Address | 58987 Eagle Nest Road, Deer River, MN |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with East Seelye Bay Campground before you go.
East Seelye Bay Campground is located 20 Miles north of Deer River off Highway 46 and 4 miles west on Eagle Nest Road (FR 2198). East Seelye Bay has 13 first-come, first-served campsites, a picnic area, swimming beach, boat ramp, and parking area. 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. Recreation Opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating on Lake Winnibigoshish abound.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
East Seelye Bay Campground is in Bowstring Lake, Itasca County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.