Pokegama Dam Campground

34385 Us Hwy 2, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
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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.

Available sites

21 total sites
RV Sites 19 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 2 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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

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21 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 01, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 02, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 03, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 04, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 05, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 06, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 07, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 08, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 09, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 10, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 11, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 12, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 13, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 14, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 15, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 16, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 17, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 18, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 19, Loop: POKEGAMA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 20, Loop: POKEGAMA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 21, Loop: POKEGAMA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews

611 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

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3 stars 8.5% (52)
2 stars 3.1% (19)
1 star 2.9% (18)

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Wade J

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October 2, 2023 Stayed at: 19, Loop: POKEGAMA

We arrived on Sunday and the campground was pretty quiet. We noticed immediately that we did not need a code for the showers/bathrooms and there did not appear to be a campground host in the park. This wasn't a huge problem until Monday morning I went to take a shower and a woman with dogs walked out of the bathroom. It was obvious that there were many people using the bathrooms and showers and they were not staying at the campground. Overall this is a nice campground in spite of non-campers using the facilities and the noisy highway and train.

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Wade J

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October 2, 2023 Stayed at: 19, Loop: POKEGAMA

We arrived on Sunday and the campground was pretty quiet. We noticed immediately that we did not need a code for the showers/bathrooms and there did not appear to be a campground host in the park. This wasn't a huge problem until Monday morning I went to take a shower and a woman with dogs walked out of the bathroom. It was obvious that there were many people using the bathrooms and showers and they were not staying at the campground. Overall this is a nice campground in spite of non-campers using the facilities and the noisy highway and train.

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Cindy

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October 5, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: POKEGAMA

Wonderful! Loved it there, Rangers were exceptionally helpful.

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Cindy

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October 5, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: POKEGAMA

Wonderful! Loved it there, Rangers were exceptionally helpful.

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donald W

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October 19, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: POKEGAMA

We had great time the park was clean but charge.$26.00 in lieu of $13.00.

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donald W

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October 19, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: POKEGAMA

We had great time the park was clean but charge.$26.00 in lieu of $13.00.

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Allen C

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October 26, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: POKEGAMA

As expected, Pokegama is a well maintained campground. Only negative is some noise from the nearby US 2, however it quieted down as darkness fell. Very nice woods trail on the far side of the dam. This was our second stay and we will stay again if our travels take us near here.

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Allen C

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October 26, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: POKEGAMA

As expected, Pokegama is a well maintained campground. Only negative is some noise from the nearby US 2, however it quieted down as darkness fell. Very nice woods trail on the far side of the dam. This was our second stay and we will stay again if our travels take us near here.

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Danny L

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May 11, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: POKEGAMA

The main restroom and showers were open. Only the women's restroom was open at the smaller restroom. The men's was locked.

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Danny L

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May 11, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: POKEGAMA

The main restroom and showers were open. Only the women's restroom was open at the smaller restroom. The men's was locked.

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Location & Directions for Pokegama Dam Campground

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

Elevation: 393 ft

Getting There

From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 2 mi, turn left at signs and follow to campground.

Nearest town

Grand Rapids, MN - 2.9 mi

About 5 min to downtown

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: October 23, 2026

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