About Pokegama Dam Campground
Number of accommodations: 21
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (550)
What Guests Are Saying
Pokegama Dam Campground is praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and well-maintained facilities, including bathrooms and showers. Many guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and proximity to the river, as well as the helpful staff and convenient access to hiking trails and nearby amenities. While some noise from trains and highways is noted, the overall experience is positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Pokegama Dam Campground is praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and well-maintained facilities, including bathrooms and showers. Many guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and proximity to the river, as well as the helpful staff and convenient access to hiking trails and nearby amenities. While some noise from trains and highways is noted, the overall experience is positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Alanna Z
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: POKEGAMA
Beautiful campground! Highway and trains are quiet at night so it is very peaceful. Walking trail across the dam is lovely. Showers excellent, friendly people, easy to maneuver in and out. Would definitely stay here again.
Thomas B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: POKEGAMA
Great. Beautiful campground.
Ann M
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: POKEGAMA
The park was clean, our campsite offered a beautiful view of the river
Amy & Dave T
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: POKEGAMA
I would have rated it 5 stars except for one glaring issue that I feel compelled to comment on. First of all, the positive.....the campsite we stayed in (#7) was excellent! Nice and level, nice shade, plenty of room for our 30' travel trailer and our truck. Fire ring was the appropriate distance from the camper so didn't have to worry about fly ash hitting our awning. Absolutely 5 stars on the campsite. We like the location of this campground to area mountain biking parks. We will very likely be back again next year.
Now for the negative......One big negative. There were guys mowing on a Friday afternoon when the campground was completely full. I am fully aware of everything you are going to use as an excuse. Limited staff, limited availability as far as days they work, etc. Every, and I mean EVERY other campground I've been in, they mow on days where it is more likely that the campground will be less populated. There were people sitting at their picnic tables eating lunch while your guys were going near them kicking up dust, leaves, rocks, whatever. An even bigger concern......Yes they had deflection shield on the discharge chutes, but that won't stop every rock or stick from getting shot out of the chute. They were turning around in the road where there was gravel, pointing their chutes at campers and vehicles. Unbelievable!! I have had two windows blown out by irresponsible lawn mower operators due to rocks being thrown. Why not put plugs in the chutes like every other campground I've been in does. MULCH the grass clippings, and it is much safer! Please consider choosing different days and times. Yes, there will be campers in the campground, but on a Friday afternoon, this campground was absolutely full. On Monday when we left at noon, almost empty. PLEASE consider, and at the very least PLUG the chutes.
Amy & Dave T
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: POKEGAMA
I would have rated it 5 stars except for one glaring issue that I feel compelled to comment on. First of all, the positive.....the campsite we stayed in (#7) was excellent! Nice and level, nice shade, plenty of room for our 30' travel trailer and our truck. Fire ring was the appropriate distance from the camper so didn't have to worry about fly ash hitting our awning. Absolutely 5 stars on the campsite. We like the location of this campground to area mountain biking parks. We will very likely be back again next year.
Now for the negative......One big negative. There were guys mowing on a Friday afternoon when the campground was completely full. I am fully aware of everything you are going to use as an excuse. Limited staff, limited availability as far as days they work, etc. Every, and I mean EVERY other campground I've been in, they mow on days where it is more likely that the campground will be less populated. There were people sitting at their picnic tables eating lunch while your guys were going near them kicking up dust, leaves, rocks, whatever. An even bigger concern......Yes they had deflection shield on the discharge chutes, but that won't stop every rock or stick from getting shot out of the chute. They were turning around in the road where there was gravel, pointing their chutes at campers and vehicles. Unbelievable!! I have had two windows blown out by irresponsible lawn mower operators due to rocks being thrown. Why not put plugs in the chutes like every other campground I've been in does. MULCH the grass clippings, and it is much safer! Please consider choosing different days and times. Yes, there will be campers in the campground, but on a Friday afternoon, this campground was absolutely full. On Monday when we left at noon, almost empty. PLEASE consider, and at the very least PLUG the chutes.
Ann M
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: POKEGAMA
The park was clean, our campsite offered a beautiful view of the river
Leroy G
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: POKEGAMA
Keep up the good work very nice place to stay will be back
Leroy G
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: POKEGAMA
Keep up the good work very nice place to stay will be back
Arian H
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: POKEGAMA
Easy to find campground as it's right of major road. Easy check in with Ranger. Tent site was a good size for a medium size tent..had table. It was just a overnight stay. Dam near and walking trails ..good fishing on Dam/River.Very clean restrooms with TP and hand dryers.(Shower) Beautiful area and quite ...until early morning train and loud trucks. Plenty of lights at night. Felt secure and safe. I would camp here overnight again. Very clean which was a bonus.
Arian H
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: POKEGAMA
Easy to find campground as it's right of major road. Easy check in with Ranger. Tent site was a good size for a medium size tent..had table. It was just a overnight stay. Dam near and walking trails ..good fishing on Dam/River.Very clean restrooms with TP and hand dryers.(Shower) Beautiful area and quite ...until early morning train and loud trucks. Plenty of lights at night. Felt secure and safe. I would camp here overnight again. Very clean which was a bonus.
Location Pokegama Dam Campground
Address:
34385 Us Hwy 2
Grand Rapids, MN, 55744-9663
United States
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 2 miles, turn left at signs and follow to campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.25 / -93.5833
Elevation: 393 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check-out time is at 10 p.m.
Fires & fuel
- Buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.
- No firewood is available at the campground.
Site capacity
- Camping equipment must be placed on designated areas only.
Safety & rules
- Fireworks are prohibited in the campground.
Vehicles & parking
- Vehicles and camping equipment are not allowed on grassy areas.
Site types & loops
- Camping is only allowed on designated sites.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026