POKEGAMA DAM CAMPGROUND

About

Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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. Nearby Attractions Judy Garland Museum, Forest History Center, Itasca County historical Society, Childerns Discovery Museum, Tioga Beach, Mesabi Bike Trail

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Clark

  0.9 mi

• grocery

  Ogle's Foods

  2.4 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  2.0 mi

• trailhead

  Basecamp

  2.5 mi

• attraction

  Forest History Center

  1.6 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  0.2 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

• 34385 US HWY 2 · GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744-9663
• 218-326-6128

Reservations & demand