Williams Narrows Campground

State: Minnesota

Address 2: Chippewa National Forest

City: Deer River

Zip: 56636

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 17

Elevation: 1299

County: Itasca

Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information

About: The Williams Narrows campground is located 15 miles north of Deer River on Highway 46, then two miles west on William Narrows-Bowens Road (County Road 148). This campground, on Cut Foot Sioux Lake, has 17 campsites as well as a boat landing and swimming beach located between the uppoer and lower loops. Hikers can access the Simpson Creek trailhead by boating across the narrows, while bird watchers have na excellent chance of seeing bald eagles soaring overhead.

Fees: $16 (2012)

Usage: Heavy

Closest Towns: Deer River

Water: Drinking Water

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Directions: Williams Narrows Campground is located 15 miles north of Deer River on Highway 46, then two miles west on William Narrows-Bowens Road (County Road 148).