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Recreation Region: Deer River Area

Williams Narrows Campground

The Williams Narrows campground is located 43347 Williams Narrows Road Deer River, MN, 15 miles north of Deer River on Highway 46, then two miles west on William Narrows-Bowens Road (County Road 148). This campground, on Cut Foot Sioux Lake, has 17 campsites as well as a boat landing and swimming beach located between the upper and lower loops. Hikers can access the Simpson Creek trailhead by boating across the narrows, while bird watchers have an excellent chance of seeing bald eagles soaring overhead. |  Site Map

General Information

Campground Camping

 The Williams Narrows campground is located 15 miles north of Deer River on Highway 46, then two miles west on William Narrows-Bowens Road (County Road 148). This campground, on Cut Foot Sioux Lake, has 17 campsites as well as a boat landing and swimming beach located between the upper and lower loops. Hikers can access the Simpson Creek trailhead by boating across the narrows, while bird watchers have an excellent chance of seeing bald eagles soaring overhead.

No. of Sites

17

Reservation Info

1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov

No. of Accessible sites

17

Sleeping Shelter

No

RV Camping

The Williams Narrows campground is located 15 miles north of Deer River on Highway 46, then two miles west on William Narrows-Bowens Road (County Road 148). This campground, on Cut Foot Sioux Lake, has 17 campsites as well as a boat landing and swimming beach located between the upper and lower loops. Hikers can access the Simpson Creek trailhead by boating across the narrows, while bird watchers have an excellent chance of seeing bald eagles soaring overhead.

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Overnight Use:
Single Site: $16 per night

Use Fee/ $16 Night

Deer River Area

Address: 1235 Division Street Deer River, MN 56636
Phone: 218-246- 2123
Hours: Monday - Friday | 10:00 - 3:00  (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.503669

Longitude: -94.062483

Directions

Williams Narrows Campground is located 15 miles north of Deer River on Highway 46, then two miles west on William Narrows-Bowens Road (County Road 148).

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Outhouse toilets are on site

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated August 28, 2026