Friends of Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp

Friends of Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp It is not sponsored by or maintained by the Chippewa National Forest Overview
Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp is located northeast of Lake Winnibigoshish.

This page is designed to have information for those wishing to trail ride, camp, &/or volunteer at Chippewa National Forest Cut Foot Horse Camp located off of hwy 46 north of Deer River. Over 120 miles of forest roads and recreation trails surround this scenic campground, making it a favorite location of campers with horses. Natural Features:
The campground lies within the Cut Foot Experimental Fo

rest, managed in part by the North Central Research Station in Grand Rapids and the Chippewa National Forest. The Cut Foot is an outdoor laboratory for studying pine forest management. A mature stand of red pine trees cover the area, and oak and birch trees dot the forest. The campground has nice shade and good privacy between sites. Recreation:
Many miles of trails pass through or begin at Cut Foot, leading horseback riders, hikers and mountain bikers through the Cut Foot Experimental Forest. Several trails are also open to off-road vehicles. Research areas are designated by various markers. Please leave the markers as you find them. Facilities:
Unique campgrounds like Cut Foot Horse require certain restrictions to maintain water quality, minimize soil erosion and lessen any impacts on vegetation. Special attention has been paid in designating the site for horse camping. Several single-family campsites are available, most of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Hitching racks, picket lines and manure pits are located throughout the campground. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground is patrolled regularly by Forest Service personnel and Itasca County law enforcement officers. Nearby Attractions:
Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities on Big and Little Cut Foot Sioux Lakes and Lake Winnibigoshish. These lakes and several others are within a few miles of the campground. Reservations - Address: 58096 Third River Road Deer River, MN 56636

Fees Use Fee/ $16 Night

Open Season: 4/8-7/8 - 8/19-10/14

Usage: Light

Closest Towns: Deer River

Water: Drinking Water

Restroom: Vault

Operated By: Operated by the Forest Service

05/20/2026
No bugs!!!! Mother’s Day Weekend
05/10/2026

No bugs!!!! Mother’s Day Weekend

The trails are calling!!!!!
05/10/2026

The trails are calling!!!!!

05/10/2026

Riding the Cutfoot Sioux Hiking Trail through the Red Pines.

04/23/2026

State horse trails open next Friday, May 1—are you ready to saddle up? 🐴🏇

Make sure you have your Horse Pass for the season! With over 1,000 miles of trails through designated state trails, state parks and state forests, you'll find adventure wherever you go with your hooved companion. Get your Horse Pass now: mndnr.gov/horsepass

Your Horse Pass directly supports the horse trails and equestrian campgrounds managed by the DNR. All riders over the age of 16 must have a Minnesota Horse Pass in order to ride on horse trails in state parks, state forests and on state trails. Keep a signed physical copy in your back pocket, or take photos of both sides of your pass to carry it digitally in your phone.

A note on multi-use trails: when meeting other users on the same trail, communication is key! Be prepared to slow down or even stop and say a friendly greeting to announce yourselves to each other. Ask how to best pass, and be prepared to yield to others. Do not approach animals without permission, and always keep dogs on leash. This etiquette will go a long way in preventing injury to everyone on the trail.

Learn more about horseback riding at mndnr.gov/horseback_riding/index.html

If you come to Cutfoot or Togo that is Itasca County please complete survey!
04/13/2026

If you come to Cutfoot or Togo that is Itasca County please complete survey!

May 1 CutFoot Horse Camp Opens
04/13/2026

May 1 CutFoot Horse Camp Opens

All of our horse families will truly miss you Rich Jarvi. Our heartfelt sympathy to Cindi. We thank both of you for your...
12/09/2025

All of our horse families will truly miss you Rich Jarvi. Our heartfelt sympathy to Cindi. We thank both of you for your years of being Campground hosts at Cutfoot Horse Campground.

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Deer River, MN
56636

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