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May–Sepbest months
About Knutson Dam Campground
- Fees: Fee
- Managed by: USDA
- Where: 7 mi northeast of Cass Lake, MN · 47.45075, -94.48347
Amenities:
ToiletsDrinking waterTents allowed
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
18°-2°Jan
24°1°Feb
37°15°Mar
51°28°Apr
65°41°May
74°52°Jun
79°57°Jul
77°54°Aug
68°46°Sep
53°34°Oct
36°20°Nov
23°6°Dec
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.
See Knutson Dam Campground from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
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 | 2.9 mi | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural
The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 17 mi
Propane: 17.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Bimijiwan Recreation Area 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 5.2 mi