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NRSO |
| description |
Winnie Campground is remotely located on the west side of Lake Winnibigoshish in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area to enjoy boating, trophy muskie fishing and beautiful scenery. |
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Take Highway 2 six miles east of Cass Lake. Turn north on County Road 10 and drive two miles to County Road 91. Turn right onto County Road 91 and continue for just over three miles, to Forest Road 2171. Drive six miles northeast on Forest Road 2171 to Forest Road 2168, then four miles south to the campground. |
| facilitiesDescription |
The campground offers 33 reservable sites, some of which are very large and suitable for groups. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, hand-pumped drinking water and recycling services are provided. Firewood may be purchased when the host is available. |
| facility |
WINNIE CAMPGROUND |
| facilityID |
72030 |
| fullReservationUrl |
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72030&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
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. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
The town of Cass Lake, Minnesota is 25 miles west of the campground, offering restaurants, a bank, grocery and hardware stores, a movie theater and museum. |
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| orientationDescription |
The campground is situated on the western shore of the lake in a scenic forest of mature red and white pine. Some sites have lake views. |
| recreationDescription |
Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and muskie. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating on this 67,000-acre lake is also very popular. A boat ramp and harbor are located next to the campground. Many hiking and biking trails meander around the lake and its 141 miles of shoreline. A picnic area is adjacent to the campground. Hunting areas can be found in the surrounding forest. |