Bimijiwan Recreation Area
Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River.
The campground offers 11 single family campsites and two walk-to tent sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. Firewood may be purchased when the host is available.
Notifications and Alerts
Due to staffing shortages, the Chippewa National Forest is delaying the availability of all campground reservations until February 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm CST. We anticipate the campgrounds will open as scheduled however delaying reservations will allow us more flexibility in the event we need to reduce capacity or adjust opening/closing dates. Any further updates will be available on www.fs.usda.gov/chippewa and social media. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Need to Know
- Fee includes one camping unit (camper, RV, pop-up, family tent) per site; additional units will be charged an additional fee
- First-come, first-served sites may be available after the reservation season
- Click here for more information on the Chippewa National Forest
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
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. 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.
Contact Information
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417 Forestry Drive Blackduck MN 56630
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 218-835-4291
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
The campground is located 6 miles east of Cass Lake on U.S. Highway 2, and 5 miles north on County Road 10.
Available Campsites
- Site 008, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop KNUTSON DAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
