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$16 - $23/night
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Sites
50 campsites
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Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$16 - $23/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
50 campsites
Season
Open season begins M...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1235 DIVISION ST.
You want spacious, lakefront sites with fishing and boating access at a budget-friendly National Forest campground.
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<p>Located 18 miles northwest of Deer River on Highway 46, centered in the premier fishing area. With access to Little Cut Foot Sioux, Cut Foot Sioux, and Winnibigoshish Lakes, Onegume attracts a large number of visitors each summer. There are 48 electric campsites with 11 sites located along Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake. | <a href="https://usfs-public.box.com/s/n2l2bc6vxqpq3146h88xwt7zhdd6s29c" target="_blank">Site Map</a> | <a href="https://usfs-public.box.com/s/ha3t9vu1f9g3om6b46j4flz502ekxczr" target="_blank">Onegume Welcome</a></p><p><strong>ABOUT:</strong><br />“<em>Boozhoo biindigen </em>(hello & welcome)” to the Onegume Campground! Onegume was established in 1967 and is one of the most popular campgrounds on the Chippewa National Forest. The Ojibwe call this place <em>Onigam</em> or <em>Onigamiing</em> which translates as “Portage” according to an Elder from the nearby Cha Chabahning Community of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. <em>Onigamiing</em> is pronounced “<em>ah-ni-gah-mig(k),</em>” so it is likely that Onegume is a phonetic spelling of <em>Onigamiing</em>. </p><p><strong>HISTORY: </strong><br />The Onegume Campground is located on a historic portage route located on a continental divide. Onegume is on the shore of Little Cutfoot Lake which flows through the First River into Lake Winnibigoshish and the Mississippi River (<em>Gitchi Ziibi</em>), then south to the Gulf of Mexico. The portage also connects to Bowstring Lake (<em>ChachaBahning Zaaga’igan</em>) which flows north to the Rainy River and, ultimately, to Hudson Bay. Prior to the twentieth century and use of automobiles, this portage was part of an extensive transportation network used by Indigenous people and fur traders to travel throughout the continent.</p><p><strong>Onegume TODAY:</strong><br />Leech Lake Band members regularly camp at Onegume, and the nearby First River outlet is an important gathering place during the Band’s fishing opener in the spring.</p>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the warmest, most reliable weather for lake activities — expect daytime highs in the mid-70s to low-80s°F and cool nights in the 50s–60s, perfect for swimming, boating, paddling and evening campfires. Water-based activities (loons and osprey viewing, shore and boat fishing) are at their peak and the eleven lakefront sites give you prime sunrise/sunset views. Expect busier weekends and steady use through July and August, so reserve early and pack insect repellent for evening bugs. Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: November, December, January, February
Peak season for swimming, boating and fishing; warm days and active wildlife.
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Onegume campground is well-equipped with amenities that cater to both tent and RV campers. The majority of sites feature 30-amp electric hookups, and many are large enough to accommodate RVs up to 38 feet in length. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring. The campground also provides three drinking water spigots and three accessible vault toilets, which are spaced evenly throughout the facility. A fish cleaning building is a notable feature, especially beneficial for anglers utilizing the lake. "Lovely National Forest campground. Well maintained and quiet site," noted one user. However, there are no showers, flush toilets, or laundry facilities on-site, which some reviewers see as a drawback. It is also important to note that firewood is not sold at the campground and must be sourced locally. Cell phone service is spotty to non-existent for most carriers, making this a place to disconnect. Users have praised the campground for its rustic charm, cleanliness, and privacy between sites, with one reviewer stating, "The sites have nice separation and provide privacy. The campground is quiet and a good choice for families."
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Site #45 is suitable for a 26' trailer and offers sunny and shaded spots.
Lakefront sites are considered the best for views and water access, with Site #6 being particularly praised for its seclusion and space.
Site #38 is noted for being long, narrow, and better suited for a tent or small camper.
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