Blackduck, MN

Bimijiwan Recreation Area

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Knutson Dam Campground is located on the northeastern shores of Cass Lake and the Mississippi River.

Recreation

Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, northern pike, perch and trophy muskie. Boat ramps on the lake and river are located within the campground. Canoeists love Knutson Dam's location for its easy canoe access to the Mississippi River. Several canoe routes traverse the area waterways, including the Mississippi.

Facilities

The campground offers 11 single family campsites and two walk-to tent sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection.

Natural Features

The campground consists of a single loop among beautifully manicured lawns, shaded by a forest of oak, spruce and pine. Every site affords scenic lake views.

Typical weather

Cass Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Cass Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.34°JJanuary: average water temperature 34°F38°FFebruary: average water temperature 38°F41°MMarch: average water temperature 41°F45°AApril: average water temperature 45°F54°MMay: average water temperature 54°F61°JJune: average water temperature 61°F68°JJuly: average water temperature 68°F65°AAugust: average water temperature 65°F60°SSeptember: average water temperature 60°F50°OOctober: average water temperature 50°F41°NNovember: average water temperature 41°F34°DDecember: average water temperature 34°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 60 field-sample stations

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