Mosomo Point

1235 DIVISION ST.
DEER RIVER, MN 56636

Occupancy and Use Restrictions for Developed Fee Campgrounds - Food Storage Order

To protect health and safety of humans and bears, from April 1 to November 30, you must secure all food, food containers, scented items (soap, lip balm, toothpaste), and refuse in a closed and locked vehicle, solid camper, rental cabin, or in an Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee certified bear-resistant container or disposed of in a provided bear-resistant trash receptacle. This does not apply when you are preparing, consuming, or visually supervising your food, food containers, scented items, or refuse.

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R, § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the area described in this Order (the "Restricted Area") and as depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the Blackduck, Walker, Deer River Ranger Districts, Chippewa National Forest, Cass, Itasca, Beltrami Counties, Minnesota.

In effect April 1 - November 30 each year, except while being prepared, consumed, or under on-site visual observance, all food, food containers, scented items (such as soap, lip balm, toothpaste) and refuse shall be stored in a closed, LOCKED vehicle or camper constructed of solid, nonpliable material; in a rental cabin; in an Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee certified bear-resistant container; or disposed of in a provided bear-resistant trash receptacle. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58 (cc).

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.

RESTRICTED AREA

The Restricted Area is within the following:

Site Name	District	Legal Description
Bimijiwan (Knutson Dam)	Blackduck	Sec. 21, T. 146 N., R. 30 W.
Norway Beach Rec. Area	Blackduck
Cass Lake Loop		Sec. 18, T. 145 N., R. 30 W.
Chippewa Loop		Sec. 8, T. 145 N., R. 30 W.
Norway Beach Loop		Sec. 17, T. 145 N., R. 30 W.
Wanaki Loop		Sec. 8, T. 145 N., R. 30 W.
Webster Lake	Blackduck	Sec. 29, T. 148 N., R. 30 W.
Winnie	Blackduck	Sec. 35, T. 146 N., R. 29 W.
Clubhouse Lake	Deer River	Sec. 12, T. 59 N., R. 26 W. Sec. 7, T. 59 W., R. 25 W.
Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp	Deer River	Sec. 9, T. 147 N., R. 27 W.
East Seelye	Deer River	Sec. 21, 22, 27, 28, T. 147 N., R. 27W.
West Seelye	Deer River	Sec. 21, T. 147 N., R. 27 W.
Mosomo Point	Deer River	Sec. 25, T. 147 N., R. 27 W.
North and South Deer Lake	Deer River	Sec. 28, T. 147 N., R. 27 W.
North Star	Deer River	Sec. 33, T. 59 N., R. 26 W.
O-Ne-Gum-E	Deer River	Sec. 25, 36, T. 147 N., R. 27 W.
Williams Narrows	Deer River	Sec. 35, T. 147 N., R. 27 W.
Joyce Estate Rental Cabins	Deer River	Sec. 32, T. 58 N., R. 25 W.
Mabel Lake	Walker	Sec. 2, 10, 11, T. 141 N., R. 27 W.
South Pike Bay	Walker	Sec. 34, 35, T. 145 N., R. 31 W.
Stony Point	Walker	Sec. 3, 10, T. 142 N., R. 30 W.

as depicted in Exhibit A of this Order.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the number of human and bear interactions in the developed fee campgrounds. This is necessary for the health and safety of the public and the protection of the bears.

IMPLEMENTATION

This Order will be effective on April 1, 2025, at 12:01 am, and shall remain in effect until November 30, 2029, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
A list identifying the Restricted Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. A map displaying those areas as Exhibit B.
Any violation of this prohibition is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. §3581(b)(7).\
Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at any District office, and at the Chippewa National Forest Supervisor's Office in Cass Lake, MN, Telephone number 218-335-8600.
This Order supersedes any previous orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.

Done in Cass Lake, Minnesota, this 26 day of February 2025.

MICHAEL STANSBERRY
Forest Supervisor
Chippewa National Forest

Overview

Mosomo Point Campground is located between Little and Big Cut Foot Sioux Lakes, in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for canoeing, trophy muskie fishing, hiking, 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

Canoeing, kayaking and fishing are very popular activities at Mosomo Point. Its protected location on the lake provides calm waters away from the big lake, making it an ideal spot for flatwater paddling.

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 nearby.

Cut Foot Sioux Lake is located next to Lake Winnibigoshish, which can be accessed from Cut Foot Sioux. 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.

Facilities

The campground offers single-unit sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and hand pumps for drinking water are provided.

There is a boat access just down the road from the campground, and a public fishing pier a few miles before the campground's entrance.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a transitional area between Little and Big Cut Foot Sioux Lakes. The quiet cove is lined with mature red and white pine trees.
The lake is home to a variety of waterfowl and birds of prey, including loons, osprey, and bald eagles.

Nearby Attractions

The Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Information Center is located a half-mile from the campground. The center offers interpretive displays, educational programs, trails and area information.

Camp site features

Across 22 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 22 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Fees

$16.00 per night

Directions

From Deer River, travel north on Highway 46 for 19 miles. Turn west on Forest Road 2190 about a half-mile past the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center. Continue to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

42 reviews

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Paul L

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Well-kept campground. Good privacy between spacious campsites. A number of sites are on the lakefront with a nice view. I would stay again.

Kathleen F

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Disappointed that we never found a " beach " in the heat of the weekend , and was amazed by the mount of Deer fly there was , the fishing was Ok but the main lake is no place for a kayak

Terry F

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Camp fire pit should be moved back about 10 feet Couldn't use our awning because fire pit too close It is in the middle of parking pad Women's toilet was constantly out of Tp and no firewood had to go back miles to get

Jeff W

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Reviewed 4 months ago

We were in site 21 The last site on the lake and I see they thinned the over brush in between sites witch is a great idea to get airflow thru the sites but is there any way that the small brush along the lake could get cut so you could see the lake

Mark S

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Grounds were very well taken care of.

Deb M

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Reviewed 5 months ago

We like to stay at Mosomo Point for the easy access to Winnie and both Cut Foot Sioux lakes. As die hard "tenters" the quiet times, ie, no generators, are very welcome. Unfortunately, with the extremely dry conditions, coliform bacteria was detected in the drinking water supply so water needed to be acquired elsewhere.

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