Pines Resort & Camp Grounds
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

Great camping and cabins close to Winnie Dam

This is primarily a cabin resort, however camping is also offered for both RV's and tenters. Camping rates are a little hard to find on the website, so check them at this link:https://www.thepinesresort.com/camping/camping-rates

There is a nice swimming area and dock on the lake, a camp store, boat rentals, laundry facilities, etc. I think staying in the cabins might be a nicer experience for a long term stay, as the campsites are rather open and close together, but the lake access and amenities are favorable for a short stay. 

For through paddlers on the Mississippi Headwaters Water Trail, this is the most convenient campsite above the Winnie Dam. The tent sites are only $25 per night, you have more amenities than at the COE or Forest campgrounds on the other side of the dam, and your portage around the dam from the campground to the boat launch below is super easy if you have a canoe or kayak cart--just pull out at the resort boat launch dock, cart your craft a short walk on the paved road across the dam, and put in at the COE boat launch below the dam.Much preferable to scaling the dam on the steep rocky portage that is on the east side of the dam, plus you have a decent and reasonably priced place to camp the night before.  So for that type of camping, this spot is ideal!

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Pines Resort & Camp Grounds by Janet R., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Pines Resort & Camp Grounds by Janet R., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Pines Resort & Camp Grounds by Janet R., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Pines Resort & Camp Grounds by Janet R., August 31, 2020