Established Camping
Deer Lake Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Chippewa National Forest
Overview
Deer Lake Campground is located on scenic Cut Foot Sioux Lake, next to Lake Winnibigoshish, in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area for boating, walleye, northern, sunfish, and crappie fishing, and beautiful scenery.
Recreation
Boating, swimming, and fishing are popular activities on Cut Foot Sioux Lake. A boat ramp is centrally located between the campground's two loops and provides lake access via Biauswah Creek. A large swimming beach is located at the North Deer Loop and a smaller beach is located at South Deer Loop. Boats may be moored offshore.Miles of trails in the area provide great hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and birding opportunities. The 26-mile Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Area Trail runs through the campground and connects with the Simpson Creek Trail. People with ATV's can camp in the campground, however, ATV's must be trailered to roads legal for riding outside the campground.Cut Foot Sioux Lake is located next to Lake Winnibigoshish, which can be accessed from Cut Foot Sioux. Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, northern, panfish, and muskie. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating and water skiing are popular activities.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Natural Features
Deer Lake Campground is situated on the northwest shore of Cut Foot Sioux Lake and is split into two separate loops. The North Deer Loop is covered by a hardwood forest of maple and oak, with some mature pine trees scattered throughout the area. South Deer Loop is forested with mature red and white pines. Cut Foot Sioux is home to a variety of waterfowl and birds of prey, including loons, osprey and bald eagles. The much larger Lake Winnibigoshish is accessible by boat and within sight of these two campgrounds.
Nearby Attractions
Down the road, East Seelye Bay offers a large picnic area, boat landing with dock and a swimming beach.
Fee Info
$16.00 per night
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Primitive, but very busy
We were bouncing around the area and found this one. They had a lot of people occupied so it is a busy place. The north campground is smaller but has very private sites with loads of options. Mostly for smaller res to tents. It is close to the road so you do hear the highway noise. Things were pretty active here so be prepared for some activity but don't fret things did calm down later at night. The hosts were great about keeping things going. Things are primitive and this is close to the water and trails so you do get best of both worlds. Watch out for ticks and black flies tho.
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I blame myself
While we did not have a good time, I'm still giving it 4 stars because we just were in the wrong spot. We were looking to escape for the weekend into the wilderness. This is not that.
If you're looking for a place to take your camper for a weekend fishing trip, it would be the perfect spot.
- Photos from spot 8
- Cell reception was good
- Bathrooms were clean and had TP
- Town w/ gas, liquor store, etc. 40 mins away
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Very busy but secluded
If you are looking to truly rough it this is a great place. Lots of wildlife, but make sure you clean up at night or you may find a bear wander into your site. Sites are secluded from one to the next but still feels very tight as there are a lot of sites with tree lines separating.
Location
Deer Lake Campground is located in Minnesota
Directions
From Deer River, travel northwest on Highway 46. Turn on Eagle Nest Road and continue west for four miles, past East Seelye and West Seelye campgrounds. Deer Lake Campground is on the left. Take Highway 46 northwest from Deer River, MN. Turn on Eagle Nest Road (Old CR 33) and travel 4 miles west. You will pass East Seelye and West Seelye Campgrounds. Deer Lake Campground is on the left. North Deer is first, South Deer is another half-mile down the road.
Address
1235 DIVISION ST.
Deer river, MN 56636
Coordinates
47.5141667 N
94.1058333 W