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Cut Foot Horse Campground

Cut Foot Horse Campground is located in the Chippewa National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 0°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Lake Winnibigoshish and the Lost Forty, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Chippewa National Forest

Overview

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.

Recreation

Many miles of trails pass through or begin at Cut Foot, 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.

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. The Cut Foot is an outdoor laboratory for studying pine forest management. A mature stand of red pine trees cover the area, and oak and birch trees dot 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.

Fee Info

$16.00 per night

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Location

Cut Foot Horse Campground is located in Minnesota

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Deer River, travel northwest on Highway 46, to Forest Road 2171 (which is just over three miles past the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center). Continue approximately two miles on Forest Road 2171 to the campground. The campground entrance is on the west side of the road.

Address

1235 DIVISION ST.
Deer river, MN 56636

Coordinates

47.5583333 N
94.0663889 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Cut Foot Horse Campground?

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