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Pokegama Dam Campground

Pokegama Dam 2022
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
River Access
Showers

About 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.

Number of accommodations: 21

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 14

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
River Access
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

21 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: POKEGAMA
Electric Only
Price not available
20, Loop: POKEGAMA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
21, Loop: POKEGAMA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.4
550 reviews
5
62.9%
346
4
22.2%
122
3
8.7%
48
2
3.3%
18
1
2.9%
16

Jacob A

Verified

September 16, 2024 Stayed at: 17, Loop: POKEGAMA

2

Decently clean and accessible. The regularly running railroad is so close if you end up in a site right next to it you will literally feel the ground shake, much less sleep through the midnight train and its whistle. Do not attempt to camp without earplugs.

Jacob A

Verified

September 16, 2024 Stayed at: 17, Loop: POKEGAMA

2

Decently clean and accessible. The regularly running railroad is so close if you end up in a site right next to it you will literally feel the ground shake, much less sleep through the midnight train and its whistle. Do not attempt to camp without earplugs.

Linda M

Verified

September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

First time in an Army core park. Very impressed. Clean, modern hook-ups and an excellent nightly rate. I had to trim some limbs in my site so I would not hit them as they were low hanging. But the trees on the main drive was clear. Right along a river at a dam. The ONLY negative was the active train track. There was no schedule of the trains, but when they came by you heard them and could actually feel your rig vibrate. Besides that, AWESOME!I will look at stay at more Army Corp campgrounds in the future.

Linda M

Verified

September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

First time in an Army core park. Very impressed. Clean, modern hook-ups and an excellent nightly rate. I had to trim some limbs in my site so I would not hit them as they were low hanging. But the trees on the main drive was clear. Right along a river at a dam. The ONLY negative was the active train track. There was no schedule of the trains, but when they came by you heard them and could actually feel your rig vibrate. Besides that, AWESOME!I will look at stay at more Army Corp campgrounds in the future.

George H

Verified

September 10, 2024 Stayed at: 20, Loop: POKEGAMA

3

Beautiful campground, very clean and spacious bathrooms, and nice showers. I really liked the private disability combined bathroom and shower room that you can lock from the inside while showering.
The one problem was the tent sites, of which there are only 2. One is behind the other, and they are very close together so there is hardly any privacy. Especially if you are in the site right by the parking lot - you are open to the whole parking lot and driveway where everyone exits and enters :( there should probably be just the one tent site at the back there.

George H

Verified

September 10, 2024 Stayed at: 20, Loop: POKEGAMA

3

Beautiful campground, very clean and spacious bathrooms, and nice showers. I really liked the private disability combined bathroom and shower room that you can lock from the inside while showering.
The one problem was the tent sites, of which there are only 2. One is behind the other, and they are very close together so there is hardly any privacy. Especially if you are in the site right by the parking lot - you are open to the whole parking lot and driveway where everyone exits and enters :( there should probably be just the one tent site at the back there.

Daniel M

Verified

September 9, 2024 Stayed at: 20, Loop: POKEGAMA

3

Only stayed one night passing through. Site 20 near the dam was adequate other than the train that went by at 4am blasting their whistle for a loooong time. Can imagine it woke up the whole campground. Showers were clean. Easy access off the highway. Good fishing.

Daniel M

Verified

September 9, 2024 Stayed at: 20, Loop: POKEGAMA

3

Only stayed one night passing through. Site 20 near the dam was adequate other than the train that went by at 4am blasting their whistle for a loooong time. Can imagine it woke up the whole campground. Showers were clean. Easy access off the highway. Good fishing.

Jamie A

Verified

September 3, 2024 Stayed at: 02, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

Very quiet and peaceful. Was small but had a playground for our kids and some hiking so we were very happy. Only complaint was it was by the highway so was a little noisy at times but otherwise great experience!

Jamie A

Verified

September 3, 2024 Stayed at: 02, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

Very quiet and peaceful. Was small but had a playground for our kids and some hiking so we were very happy. Only complaint was it was by the highway so was a little noisy at times but otherwise great experience!

Location Pokegama Dam Campground

Address:
34385 Us Hwy 2
Grand Rapids, MN, 55744-9663
United States

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 4, 2026

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