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Established Camping

Williams Narrows

Williams Narrows is located near Deer River in the Chippewa National Forest. The area features forested terrain with numerous lakes and rivers. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Lost Forty, a preserved old-growth forest, and the Chippewa National Forest Scenic Byway.

Description

National Forest

Chippewa National Forest

Overview

Williams Narrows Campground is located on Cut Foot Sioux Lake in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area for boating, trophy muskie fishing and beautiful scenery.

Recreation

Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities on Cut Foot Sioux Lake. A boat ramp and swimming beach are located between the campground's two loops. Miles of trails in the area provide great hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and birding opportunities. The Simpson Creek Trail and Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Area Trail can be accessed by boating across the narrows. Cut Foot Sioux Lake is located next to Lake Winnibigoshish. Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and muskie. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating and water skiing are popular activities there.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the eastern shore of Cut Foot Sioux Lake. A scenic forest of birch, oak and pine trees shades the campground. A few campsites have lake views. The lake is home to a variety of waterfowl and birds of prey, including loons, osprey and bald eagles.

Fee Info

$16.00 per night

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Location

Williams Narrows is located in Minnesota

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Deer River, take Highway 46 north 15 miles. Turn west on Bowen/Williams Narrows Road (County Road 148) and travel two miles to the campground.

Address

1235 DIVISION ST.
Deer river, MN 56636

Coordinates

47.5033333 N
94.0636111 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jul. 18, 2022

Made us wanna come back

Will definitely come back! Great hosts, they actually came over to introduce themselves as well as meet our dogs. We loved our site as it was very level, large and well taken care of. It was really quiet around us compared to the other side of the camp grounds as it was really just us, the boat landing and the hosts! Was very pleased surprised how fresh the bathrooms were given the humidity (zero smell). We will be back!

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Williams Narrows by Samantha K., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Williams Narrows by Samantha K., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Williams Narrows by Samantha K., July 18, 2022
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Reviewed Sep. 28, 2021

East side of Lake Winnie

This is a small, quiet Forest Service campground on the east side of Lake Winnie. Nicely laid out, spacious wooded campsites, beach and boat landing.  A good spot if you want to be in the woods and by this majestic lake in rustic conditions. Good for tenting, some of the campsites would have room fro RV's but note there are no hookups, and generators are limited to daytime hours so that it is quiet at night! Not much in the way of hiking etc right at the campground, but plenty in the area, and lots of space to relax in the quiet, or go nature viewing or boating or fishing. I was there in early June and it was really buggy—though I noticed bat houses installed, so that probably made it better than it might have been!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Williams Narrows by Janet R., September 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Williams Narrows by Janet R., September 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Williams Narrows by Janet R., September 28, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 21, 2021

Small but Great Lake access

Small campground with Great Lake access! We stumbled up on this one and really ike it. It has two different sections, and both offer great water access sites. Campround host as everything...and I mean everything to help you out if you forgot something. Super friendly and kind of like a fun little community. Very welcoming. Some really great views of the lake as well and some sit above the water so you get a good perspective and something different. I would highly recommend this campground!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Williams Narrows by Scott M., June 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Williams Narrows by Scott M., June 21, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Williams Narrows?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Williams Narrows, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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