South Pike Bay
South Pike Bay Campground is located on the south shore of beautiful Pike Bay, on Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 22 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
22 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 003 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 005 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 006 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 007 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 008 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 009 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 010 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 011 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
| 012 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
The campground offers 23 non-electric campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Chippewa National Forest |
| Fees | Use Fee $16/Night |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Cass Lake, Minn. travel 3 miles south on Highway 371. Turn east onto Forest Road 2137 and travel 2 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Walker, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 47.3288° N, 94.5797° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Ridge Top Outdoors ↗ | 15.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | KB RV Center Inc. ↗ | 15.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.4 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.6 miMigizi Bike Trail ↗9.3 mi trail · hiking
- 3.5 miMigizi Bike - Spur A ↗1.1 mi trail · hiking
- 3.5 miSoo Line Gia Snowmobile Trail ↗21 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.5 miSoo Line ATV Trail ↗21 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 4.4 miNorway Beach Nature Trail1.7 mi trail · hiking
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Chippewa National Forest.
- inChippewa National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,598,139 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is a long spur stretching along the shore of Pike Bay in a pleasant stand of mixed hardwoods and old growth pine. Some of the campsites are situated on the beautiful sand beach.
Recreation
South Pike Bay offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, northern pike, perch and trophy muskie. A boat ramp is located within the campground. A trailhead for the Migizi Bike Trail is on-site. The paved trail stretches 14 miles along the lakeshore and is open to biking, walking and rollerblading. The campground is a portage point for the 128-mile Chippewa Headwaters Loop Canoe Route. With six portages, the historic waterway is considered the most difficult in the forest, but is a beautiful trip through history.
Nearby
The town of Cass Lake, Minn. is six miles northwest of the campground, offering restaurants, a bank, grocery and hardware stores, a movie theater and museum.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at South Pike Bay?
Sites at South Pike Bay are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at South Pike Bay?
Use Fee $16/Night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at South Pike Bay?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is South Pike Bay open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does South Pike Bay have?
22 sites, including 22 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at South Pike Bay?
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at South Pike Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at South Pike Bay. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at South Pike Bay?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at South Pike Bay?
South Pike Bay offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to South Pike Bay?
Walker, Minnesota. The town of Cass Lake, Minn.
Source: Getting there
What if South Pike Bay is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cass Lake Loop (3.8 mi), Norway Beach Loop (4.4 mi), and Wanaki Loop (4.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby