Mosomo Point
Mosomo Point Campground is located between Little and Big Cut Foot Sioux Lakes in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for canoeing, trophy muskie fishing, hiking and beautiful scenery.
The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Need to Know
- Fee includes one camping unit (camper, RV, pop-up, family tent) per site; additional units will be charged an additional fee.
- First-come, first-served sites may be available after the reservation season.
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Some important campground rules:
- Quiet hours are from 10pm – 6am. Generators cannot be run during this time. If you have a medical condition that requires powered equipment, please plan accordingly with battery backup.
- Pets are welcome but must always remain on a leash. Pets are not allowed in beach areas.
- Campfires cannot be left unattended. They must be extinguished before the campsite is vacated.
- Fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed.
- Cutting/damaging live vegetation is not allowed. You may gather dead and downed wood for campfires if it fits within the fire ring.
- The use of power saws is strictly prohibited.
All regulations are found under 36 CFR 261 and are punishable by fines.
Bundled firewood is no longer available in Chippewa National Forest campgrounds. Firewood may be available for sale at local resorts or other outlets. You may also cut dead and downed wood in the forest without a permit as long as it will be used in the campground. Chainsaw use is not permitted in the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a transitional area between Little and Big Cut Foot Sioux Lakes. The quieter cove is lined with mature red and white pine trees.
The lake is home to a variety of waterfowl and birds of prey, including loons, osprey and bald eagles.
Nearby Attractions
The Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Information Center is located a half-mile from the campground. The center offers interpretive displays, educational programs, trails and area information.
Several resorts in the area offer camping and fishing supplies, groceries and more, and can be reached by watercraft or vehicle.
Recreation
Canoeing, kayaking and fishing are very popular activities at Mosomo Point. Its protected location on the lake provides calm waters away from the big lake, making it an ideal spot for flatwater paddling.
Miles of trails in the area provide great hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and birding opportunities. The Simpson Creek Trail and Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Area Trail can be accessed nearby.
Cut Foot Sioux Lake is located next to Lake Winnibigoshish, which can be accessed from Cut Foot Sioux. Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and muskie. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating and water skiing are popular activities.
Contact Information
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1235 DIVISION ST. DEER RIVER MN 56636
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 218-246-2123
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Deer River, travel north on Highway 46 for 19 miles. Turn west on Forest Road 2190 about a half-mile past the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center. Continue to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 19, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop MOSOMO POINT , Type Standard Nonelectric
