Knutson Dam
- 14
- sites
- from $16
- fee
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Knutson Dam open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chippewa National Forest. It doesn't name Knutson Dam, so check the source for the area it covers.
Emergency Road Closure Notice - FR 2382 (West Pigeon Lake Rd)
Agency closure covering Chippewa National Forest · USFS · Chippewa National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chippewa National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 14 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,300 ft
- Blackduck Ranger DistrictChippewa National Forest
Knutson Dam is a campground in Minnesota with 70 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Knutson Dam
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
18° / -4°
8 wet
Feb
24° / 0°
7 wet
Mar
37° / 15°
7 wet
Apr
51° / 29°
9 wet
May
65° / 42°
12 wet
Jun
74° / 53°
12 wet
Jul
79° / 58°
11 wet
Aug
77° / 56°
10 wet
Sep
68° / 47°
10 wet
Oct
52° / 34°
10 wet
Nov
36° / 20°
8 wet
Dec
23° / 6°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cass Lake, MN, 7.6 mi away at 1,296 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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14 sites for RV and tent camping