U.S. Forest Service · Chippewa National Forest · MN

Cut Foot Horse Campground

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34Sites

The place

Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp is located northeast of Lake Winnibigoshish. Over 120 miles of forest roads and recreation trails surround this scenic campground, making it a favorite location of campers with horses. The campground will be first-come, first-served for the entire 2025 season. 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. Keep reading

Recreation Many miles of trails pass through or begin at Cut Foot Horse Camp, leading horseback riders, hikers, and mountain bikers through the Cut Foot Experimental Forest. Several trails are also open to off-road vehicles. Research areas are designated by various markers. Please leave the markers as you find them. Facilities Unique campgrounds like Cut Foot Horse require certain restrictions to maintain water quality, minimize soil erosion and lessen any impacts on vegetation. Special attention has been paid in designating the site for horse camping. Several single-unit campsites are available, most of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Hitching racks, picket lines and manure pits are located throughout the campground. Vault toilets and a solar-powered drinking water cistern are provided. There is no campground host on site. The campground is patrolled regularly by Forest Service personnel and Itasca County law enforcement officers. Natural Features The campground lies within the Cut Foot Experimental Forest, managed in part by the North Central Research Station in Grand Rapids and the Chippewa National Forest. A mature stand of red pine covers the area, with oak and birch trees dotting the forest. The campground has nice shade and good privacy between sites. Nearby Attractions Boating, swimming, and fishing are popular activities on Big and Little Cut Foot Sioux Lakes and Lake Winnibigoshish. These lakes and several others are within a few miles of the campground.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 34

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	001	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	002	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	003	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	004	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	005	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	006	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	007	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	008	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	009	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	010	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	011	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	012	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	013	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	014	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	015	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	016	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	017	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	018	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	019	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	020	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	021	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	022	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	023	management	—	—
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	024	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	025	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	026	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	027	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	028	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	029	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	030	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	031	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	032	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	033	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND	034	equestrian nonelectric	—	—	yes

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.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

$16.00 per night

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Your representative

This campground sits in MN-08. This member’s public-lands record →

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