Williams Narrows Resort

Williams Narrows Resort offers a full-service boat launch onto Lake Winnibigoshish (also called Winnibigosh), a major water body in the Mississippi River system near Deer River. The resort features a dedicated boat ramp with dock access, making it ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and larger motorboats. The facility sits between two campground loops where a swimming beach is also located. From Deer River, take Highway 46 north 15 miles, then turn west on County Road 148 (Bowen/Williams Narrows Road) and travel two miles to reach the resort.

Beyond the launch, Williams Narrows Resort is a full-amenity facility with cabin rentals, on-site dining at Bobber's Bar & Grill, a grocery store, and 13 miles of trails for hiking and biking. The resort operates as a private family-owned facility dating back to 1920, so plan to contact them at 218-246-2123 for current launch fees, hours, and any access requirements. The surrounding Chippewa National Forest offers excellent paddling and fishing opportunities, with multiple nearby campgrounds providing overnight options for longer trips.

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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