Pokegama Dam Campground
Pokegama Dam Campground (USACE) is situated in the heart of northern Minnesota's lake country next to the Mississippi River. Popular activities include boating, fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 19 |
| Tent-only | 2 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 79 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
22 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Gravel | Partial | 30/50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 30/50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime | |
| 03 | Electric | Back-in | 56 | Gravel | Partial | 30/50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 53 | Gravel | Partial | 30/50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Gravel | Partial | 50/30 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 50/30 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 50/30 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 08 | Electric | Back-in | 59 | Gravel | Partial | 30/50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | 79 | Gravel | Partial | 50/30 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 49 | Gravel | Partial | 50/30 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 79 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 15, PSHLTR are listed accessible |
The campground, pronounced "po-KEG-uh-muh," offers 19 electric back in sites, two primitive tent-only sites (non-electric) and one day-use picnic shealter with electric. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and a fish cleaning station.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 2 miles, turn left at signs and follow to campground.
| Nearest town | Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 47.2500° N, 93.5833° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Wildlands Gear Exchange ↗ | 2.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Lake Country RV ↗ | 48.6 mi |
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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
On the National Register nearby
- Central SchoolBuilding · Grand Rapids · 2.7 mi
- Church of the Good ShepherdBuilding · Coleraine · 7.7 mi
- Coleraine Methodist Episcopal ChurchBuilding · Coleraine · 7.7 mi
Natural features
A forest of mixed hardwoods and towering red pines cover the area, housing an abundance of wildlife including bald eagles, porcupines, black bears chipmunks and many others. Wild blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries grow seasonally on the forest floor.
Recreation
The Mississippi River offers great opportunities for boating and fishing. Anglers will find Walleye, Northern Pike, Blue gills, sunfish, Large and Small mouth Bass among other species. Birders enjoy viewing Bald eagles, loons, ducks, geese and many other species from the banks of the park.
Nearby
Judy Garland Museum, Forest History Center, Itasca County historical Society, Childerns Discovery Museum, Tioga Beach, Mesabi Bike Trail
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pokegama Dam Campground?
Sites at Pokegama Dam Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Pokegama Dam Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Pokegama Dam Campground have?
22 sites, including 19 standard sites with power, 2 tent-only sites, and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Pokegama Dam Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Pokegama Dam Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Pokegama Dam Campground?
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and a fish cleaning station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Pokegama Dam Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pokegama Dam Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Pokegama Dam Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Pokegama Dam Campground?
Sites 15 and PSHLTR are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Pokegama Dam Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Pokegama Dam Campground?
The Mississippi River offers great opportunities for boating and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Pokegama Dam Campground?
Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Judy Garland Museum, Forest History Center, Itasca County historical Society, Childerns Discovery Museum, Tioga Beach, Mesabi Bike Trail
Source: Getting there