Overview

Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River. Constructed by the Corps of Engineers, Knutson Dam was transferred to the Forest Service in 1926. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent canoeing, boating and fishing opportunities.

Natural Features:

The campground consists of a single loop among beautifully manicured lawns, shaded by a forest of oak, spruce and pine. Every site affords scenic lake views.

Recreation:

Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, Northern pike, perch and trophy muskie. A fishing pier and boat ramps on the lake and river are located within the campground.

Canoeists love Knutson Dam's location for its easy canoe access to the Mississippi River. Several canoe routes traverse the area waterways, including the Mississippi.

Facilities:

The campground offers single-family campsites, some of which are walk-to tent sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.