Pokegama Dam Campground

Pokegama Dam 2022
Campground Dock
Pokegama Campground Map
Pokegama Sign
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

21 total sites

RV Sites

19 sites

Tent Sites

2 sites

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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 14

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

Robert W

Verified

July 12, 2022 Stayed at: 04, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

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

Verified

July 12, 2022 Stayed at: 04, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

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

Verified

July 10, 2022 Stayed at: 16, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

This was our first experience at an Army Corps of Engineers site and it was great!

Glenn R

Verified

July 10, 2022 Stayed at: 16, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

This was our first experience at an Army Corps of Engineers site and it was great!

Ronald D

Verified

June 30, 2022 Stayed at: 10, Loop: POKEGAMA

2

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

Verified

June 30, 2022 Stayed at: 10, Loop: POKEGAMA

2

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.

Teresa L

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

This is our favorite campground, and is always our first trip of the season! Sitting by the fire watching the river is pure bliss <3

Teresa L

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

This is our favorite campground, and is always our first trip of the season! Sitting by the fire watching the river is pure bliss <3

Judy S

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: POKEGAMA

4

N/A

John S

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 08, Loop: POKEGAMA

5

Excellent campground. Very clean and quiet. The bathrooms and showers were great! The sites are all paved. Campground is built beside the river. The right amount of trees and sun. One of the nicer campgrounds we have been to! Grand Rapids, MN is a very nice town. Amazing antique shop just miles east in Bovey.

Location Pokegama Dam Campground

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

Elevation: 393 feet

Distance to downtown

2.9 mi drive to downtown Grand Rapids (about 5 min)

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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