Pokegama Dam 2022
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Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
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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Scott K

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July 23, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: POKEGAMA

Beautiful campground. Highway noise was noticeable but the setting made up for it. We will return.

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Erin S

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July 22, 2026 Stayed at: 20, Loop: POKEGAMA

A very well maintained campground. Bathroom/shower house were immaculate at all times. The Rangers always had a friendly wave and a smile on their face. This is my second year camping there.

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Shawn, Debbie P

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July 17, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: POKEGAMA

Very nice campground. I like it. You do get some noise from the trains and traffic on the highway. It is a clean park and very well maintained.

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Melody S

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July 15, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: POKEGAMA

Beautiful view of the Mississippi River. Near Mesabi Bike Trail.

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Steve & Kathy S

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July 13, 2026 Stayed at: 15, Loop: POKEGAMA

Well maintained park. Highway and train right outside the park. Can be noisy but overall nice stay for a couple of days.

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CHERYL H

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July 13, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: POKEGAMA

I enjoyed my stay at the campground but everytime went to use bathrooms and showers there were people using them who were not camping there! i think we should go back to using codes after all we pay for the use and they do not!

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Kathy B

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July 8, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: POKEGAMA

Your first page is not functioning. I wanted to give it five stars. Very clean, quiet & convenient to lots of activities. The Forest History Center is great as is childrens indoor play area at the Judy Garland Museum.

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Frank V

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June 30, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: POKEGAMA

Very clean and well kept campground. Level spots. Campsite on river with dock for fishing.

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Bernie D

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June 26, 2026 Stayed at: 11, Loop: POKEGAMA

Other than the road traffic and a train coming through in the middle of the night. The campground is very nice.

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Adria H

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: POKEGAMA

Beautiful site #5 with a dock on the Mississippi River!

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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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