Williams Narrows

Williams Narrows provides a concrete boat ramp providing direct access to Cut Foot Sioux Lake, a 2,852-acre lake located in the Chippewa National Forest near Deer River. The ramp is conveniently situated between the two loops of Williams Narrows Campground on the northeast side of the lake in McAvity Bay. This is an excellent access point for kayakers, canoeists, and larger motorboats looking to explore a scenic backcountry lake known for trophy muskie fishing and wildlife viewing.

The campground is reservable and offers campsites for $16 per night, making it convenient for multi-day paddling trips. A swimming beach is also located at the facility. From the ramp, paddlers can explore miles of shoreline, access the Simpson Creek trailhead by water, and enjoy excellent bird watching opportunities—bald eagle sightings are common. The surrounding Chippewa National Forest offers additional hiking and recreation options. To reach the site from Deer River, head north on Highway 46 for 15 miles, then turn west on County Road 148 (Bowen/Williams Narrows Road) and travel two miles to the campground. For more information, contact the facility at 218-246-2123.

Overview
Williams Narrows Campground is located on Cut Foot Sioux Lake in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area for boating, trophy muskie fishing and beautiful scenery.
The Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe work together to co-steward resources - making the Forest a great place to recreate as well as a special place where cultural and...

Overview
Williams Narrows Campground is located on Cut Foot Sioux Lake in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area for boating, trophy muskie fishing and beautiful scenery.
The Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe work together to co-steward resources - making the Forest a great place to recreate as well as a special place where cultural and traditional resources are protected and preserved and the Band’s treaty rights are respected.  
Recreation
Boating, swimming, and fishing are popular activities on Cut Foot Sioux Lake. A boat ramp and swimming beach are located between the campground's two loops. 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 by boating across the narrows.Cut Foot Sioux Lake is located next to Lake Winnibigoshish. 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 there as well.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-unit campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and hand pumps for drinking water are provided in each loop. 
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the eastern shore of Cut Foot Sioux Lake. A scenic forest of birch, oak and pine trees shades the campground. A few campsites have lake views.

The lake is home to a variety of waterfowl and birds of prey, including loons, osprey and bald eagles.

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