Winnie Dam Campground Usace
Overview
USACE Winnie Dam Campground & Recreation Area. This is a Corps of Engineers Campground, located just walking distance from the Mississippi River. Activities include camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, kayaking, and playground areas. All sites offer 30/50 AMP electric with water, restrooms & showers nearby.
Recreation
Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and musky. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating on this 67,000-acre lake is also very popular.
A boat ramp to access the Mississippi River can be found near the picnic shelter.
The closest boat access to Lake Winnie is located 1 mile northeast of the park down Plug Hat Road.
Facilities
Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and musky. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating on this 67,000-acre lake is also very popular.
A boat ramp to access the Mississippi River can be found near the picnic shelter.
The closest boat access to Lake Winnie is located 1 mile northeast of the park down Plug Hat Road.
Natural Features
A forest of mixed hardwoods and towering red pines covers the area, housing an abundance of wildlife including nesting bald eagles, porcupines, black bears, chipmunks and many others.Wild blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries grow seasonally on the forest floor.
Activities
- Camping
- Snowmobile Trails
- Scenic Drive
- River Trips
- Picnicking
- Paddling
- Motor Boat
- Birding
- Berry Picking
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Day Use Area
- Water Access
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Photography
- Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
- Snowmobile
- Water Activities
- Water Sports
- Kayaking
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