Pokegama Dam 2022
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River Access River Access
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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

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

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

21 Sites Available

Site
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

Based on 611 reviews

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5 stars 63.3% (387)
4 stars 22.1% (135)
3 stars 8.5% (52)
2 stars 3.1% (19)
1 star 2.9% (18)

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Byron W

January 15, 2020

Beautiful setting. Great picnic shelter. We have used this facility before and we are never disappointed. Clean restrooms. Clean grounds. everything in good repair.
Thank you to all who work to keep this beautiful place the gem that it is

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Arvil C

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 08, Loop: POKEGAMA

The campground was excellent. All facilities were very good! We were not able to remain for a longer time and will try to stop there once again. We especially pleased to be able to reserve and register on-line well in advance of our arrival. Especially since it was pouring rain upon our arrival at the camp site.

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Diane A

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: POKEGAMA

Nice roomy sites with scenic vistas of the river. Enjoyed our overnight stop.

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Mark L

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 15, Loop: POKEGAMA

A very quiet place to relax and watch the Mississippi River come over the dam.

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Byron W

January 15, 2020

Beautiful setting. Great picnic shelter. We have used this facility before and we are never disappointed. Clean restrooms. Clean grounds. everything in good repair.
Thank you to all who work to keep this beautiful place the gem that it is

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Arvil C

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 08, Loop: POKEGAMA

The campground was excellent. All facilities were very good! We were not able to remain for a longer time and will try to stop there once again. We especially pleased to be able to reserve and register on-line well in advance of our arrival. Especially since it was pouring rain upon our arrival at the camp site.

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Jerry L

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: POKEGAMA

Beautiful small campground.

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Timothy C

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 06, Loop: POKEGAMA

A very clean campground with nice sized sites, many overlooking the Mississippi River.

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Steve V

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 13, Loop: POKEGAMA

Nice small campground along the Mississippi river. Most of the sites are level, but a few down at the end are sloped down towards the river. Dump site on site, can be a bit of a wait after a weekend. Most sites are tree shaded, so satellite reception may be difficult. Close to Grand Rapids, MN where there are many things to see and do. Reserve in advance, as it seems to usually fill up.

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Felicia O

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 18, Loop: POKEGAMA

It’s a very nice clean campground. The traffic going by on the highway can get quite loud, and I did end up cleaning up some other dog’s poop when we were setting up, but otherwise everything was nice, and it worked well for what we there for.

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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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