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Winnie Dam Campground - USACE

MN · Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake

Winnie Dam Campground - USACE is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (9/10) and eases to its lowest in October (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May9
  6. Jun6
  7. Jul4
  8. Aug3
  9. Sep3
  10. Oct2
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 22 electric sites
  • 22 RV sites
  • 1 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 104 ft

Activities: CAMPING, BOATING, CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, FISHING, OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS, PHOTOGRAPHY, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, SNOWMOBILE, WATER ACCESS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER ACTIVITIES, WATER SPORTS, SNOWMOBILE TRAILS, SCENIC DRIVE, RIVER TRIPS, PICNICKING, PADDLING, MOTOR BOAT, BIRDING, BERRY PICKING, KAYAKING

Location

Where it is