About Bimijiwan Recreation Area
Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River. 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. 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. 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.
- Fees: Use Fee/ $16 Night
- Season: May 9, 2025 – Sept. 2, 2025
- Managed by: Chippewa National Forest, FS
- Where: 7 mi northeast of Cass Lake, MN · 47.45111, -94.48333
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knutson Dam | ATV road | at camp | 0.9 mi |
| Knutson Dam River Access | ATV road | 0.1 mi | |
| Tower Lake Hwt | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Tower Lake Hwt C | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Tower Lake Hwt D | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Tower Lake Hwt A | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17 mi
Propane: 17.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Knutson Dam Campground 0 mi
- Dispersed spot · 3 mi NE of Cass Lake 4.8 mi
- Chippewa Loop 4.9 mi
- Norway Beach Recreation Area 5.2 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi NE of Cass Lake 5.2 mi
- Star Island 5.3 mi