About Pokegama Dam Campground
Number of accommodations: 21
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Showers
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
Raelene F
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: POKEGAMA
Some of the sites are right on the river, for beautiful views. Plenty of room between sites. Walk across the dam for some nice trails. Convenient to Grand Rapids, MN.
Raelene F
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: POKEGAMA
Some of the sites are right on the river, for beautiful views. Plenty of room between sites. Walk across the dam for some nice trails. Convenient to Grand Rapids, MN.
Tamara R
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: POKEGAMA
It's an okay campground if you have an RV and ear plugs. I would NEVER EVER camp here again in a tent. Campsites 20 and 21 are right off of the highway and next to a train track. The train went through at 2:00 a.m. and I'll never be the same again. I think my teeth are still chattering. If you enjoy being terrified and seemingly loud noises, then this site is for you. If you enjoy your sleep and peace and quiet, then steer clear of this campsite!
Tamara R
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: POKEGAMA
It's an okay campground if you have an RV and ear plugs. I would NEVER EVER camp here again in a tent. Campsites 20 and 21 are right off of the highway and next to a train track. The train went through at 2:00 a.m. and I'll never be the same again. I think my teeth are still chattering. If you enjoy being terrified and seemingly loud noises, then this site is for you. If you enjoy your sleep and peace and quiet, then steer clear of this campsite!
Robert W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: POKEGAMA
This was our third year camping at Pokegama in early July (2nd year including the 4th of July on same camp site).
The view, overlooking the Mississippi river is excellent, something that is very important for us as senior citizen campers. As a senior we are not into lots of activities, but more into less active activities. Something we look forward to are the campground animals (squirrels, chipmunks, gophers & blue Jays). I carry a bag of peanuts when we camp to feed the animals, The Pokegama animals were at their best and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed their entertainment.
The restroom facilities are a little bit of a hike, but very clean and well maintained. The campground is also well maintained. Outside of the trains and highway noise, the campground is quiet and very peaceful.
Shopping and multiple restaurants are reasonably close, for us we tend to go to various restaurants to eat. We generally try to do brats and corn over the campfire one evening. Overall, an excellent campground and we plan to return to Pokegama for the 4th of July next year, hopefully same site.
Robert W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: POKEGAMA
This was our third year camping at Pokegama in early July (2nd year including the 4th of July on same camp site).
The view, overlooking the Mississippi river is excellent, something that is very important for us as senior citizen campers. As a senior we are not into lots of activities, but more into less active activities. Something we look forward to are the campground animals (squirrels, chipmunks, gophers & blue Jays). I carry a bag of peanuts when we camp to feed the animals, The Pokegama animals were at their best and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed their entertainment.
The restroom facilities are a little bit of a hike, but very clean and well maintained. The campground is also well maintained. Outside of the trains and highway noise, the campground is quiet and very peaceful.
Shopping and multiple restaurants are reasonably close, for us we tend to go to various restaurants to eat. We generally try to do brats and corn over the campfire one evening. Overall, an excellent campground and we plan to return to Pokegama for the 4th of July next year, hopefully same site.
Glenn R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: POKEGAMA
This was our first experience at an Army Corps of Engineers site and it was great!
Glenn R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: POKEGAMA
This was our first experience at an Army Corps of Engineers site and it was great!
Ronald D
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: POKEGAMA
We arrived no host. Went to site someone still in it. Was well after check in time. Park in park office area waited about a 1 1/2 hours a Ranger showed up tried contacting people no one around. Had to find different campground.
Ronald D
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: POKEGAMA
We arrived no host. Went to site someone still in it. Was well after check in time. Park in park office area waited about a 1 1/2 hours a Ranger showed up tried contacting people no one around. Had to find different campground.
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 4, 2026
