US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Bowstring Lake, Itasca County, Minnesota. Run by Core of Engineers.
| Operator | Core of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Agency | US Army Corps of Engineers (Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake) |
| Campsites | 22 |
| Site types | 22 standard, electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 22 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 104 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (218) 326-6128 |
| Address | 56448 County Road 9 , Deer River , MN, 55636 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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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.
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.
Winnie Dam - COE 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.