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

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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

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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Larry S

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January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 08, Loop: POKEGAMA

Very nice campground. Visited MN Logging Camp at Grand Rapids Mn-very interesting. Hibbing-Greyhound Bus and Mine. All great.

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Gregory C

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 17, Loop: POKEGAMA

The campground is clean and quiet except when the train goes by . The facilities are very nice and it's close to town and a lot of fun and interesting attractions. I would recommend it.

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Jesse W

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 13, Loop: POKEGAMA

We had the site by the tall grass and swampy area near the river and the mosquitoes were very hungry. We could also hear the hi-way noise.

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Clark C

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 06, Loop: POKEGAMA

We stay here every year, we like the river and the hiking trails across the dam. Showers are great as our son participates in a hockey camp when we stay. Close to town which has many fun things to do.

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Rodney B

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: POKEGAMA

This a nice campground. We typically reserve campsite # 1 or 2, partly due to others already being booked. Campground is well maintained and we normally use the showers, which are kept clean. This is our go-to campground when visiting family in northeastern Minnesota. I know for some the railroad line that runs between the highway and campground can be loud, but does not bother us. You can also hear the highway traffic, but again does not bother us as we typically have a fan going to create some white noise.

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Richard K

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 11, Loop: POKEGAMA

The campground & park were very good & will return again if we are ever in the area again.

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Gregory C

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 17, Loop: POKEGAMA

The campground is clean and quiet except when the train goes by . The facilities are very nice and it's close to town and a lot of fun and interesting attractions. I would recommend it.

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Jesse W

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 13, Loop: POKEGAMA

We had the site by the tall grass and swampy area near the river and the mosquitoes were very hungry. We could also hear the hi-way noise.

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Clark C

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 06, Loop: POKEGAMA

We stay here every year, we like the river and the hiking trails across the dam. Showers are great as our son participates in a hockey camp when we stay. Close to town which has many fun things to do.

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Rodney B

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: POKEGAMA

This a nice campground. We typically reserve campsite # 1 or 2, partly due to others already being booked. Campground is well maintained and we normally use the showers, which are kept clean. This is our go-to campground when visiting family in northeastern Minnesota. I know for some the railroad line that runs between the highway and campground can be loud, but does not bother us. You can also hear the highway traffic, but again does not bother us as we typically have a fan going to create some white noise.

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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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