U.S. Forest Service · Chippewa National Forest · MN
Bimijiwan Recreation Area
Photo · Jonathan BuhlerNot publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
14Sites
40 ftMax rig
The place
Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River. 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. Facilities The campground offers 11 single family campsites and two walk-to tent sites. Keep reading
Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. 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.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 14
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNUTSON DAM | 001 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 002 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 003 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 004 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 005 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 006 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 007 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 008 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 009 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 010 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 011 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 013 | tent only nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| KNUTSON DAM | 014 | tent only nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| S&P | Standard S&P | management | 40 ft | — |
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govSRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
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This campground sits in MN-08. This member’s public-lands record →
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