About South Pike Bay
Number of accommodations: 22
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Restrooms
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (106)
What Guests Are Saying
South Pike Bay is a beautiful and peaceful campground that has long been a favorite for families, offering clean campsites and a lovely lake for recreation. Many visitors appreciate the friendly campground host and the well-maintained facilities, although some have noted issues with rule enforcement and maintenance of restrooms. While there are some concerns about overgrowth and the condition of the boat launch, the overall experience remains enjoyable for many campers who value the rustic charm and serene atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
South Pike Bay is a beautiful and peaceful campground that has long been a favorite for families, offering clean campsites and a lovely lake for recreation. Many visitors appreciate the friendly campground host and the well-maintained facilities, although some have noted issues with rule enforcement and maintenance of restrooms. While there are some concerns about overgrowth and the condition of the boat launch, the overall experience remains enjoyable for many campers who value the rustic charm and serene atmosphere.
Review Summary
John F
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SOUTH PIKE BAY
Perfect weather. No bugs (well, hardly any). Quiet. Appreciated the bike path nearby.
John F
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SOUTH PIKE BAY
Perfect weather. No bugs (well, hardly any). Quiet. Appreciated the bike path nearby.
Jason S
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SOUTH PIKE BAY
great site had a good time
Jason S
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SOUTH PIKE BAY
great site had a good time
Lynette R
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SOUTH PIKE BAY
This campground has been a family favorite for us over 65 years!! My family and I have enjoyed the beach and lake year after year. HOWEVER, the past few years have been spoiled by the forest rangers inconsistent enforcement of rules. Pets have been allowed to run unleashed, spurs have been regraded and are now dangerous with uneven “drop offs”, and shortened with no room for tow vehicles and boat trailers. This limits the sites available for most modern camping units! Rangers are rude and defensive! This is extremely unfortunate for many longtime campers!!
Lynette R
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SOUTH PIKE BAY
This campground has been a family favorite for us over 65 years!! My family and I have enjoyed the beach and lake year after year. HOWEVER, the past few years have been spoiled by the forest rangers inconsistent enforcement of rules. Pets have been allowed to run unleashed, spurs have been regraded and are now dangerous with uneven “drop offs”, and shortened with no room for tow vehicles and boat trailers. This limits the sites available for most modern camping units! Rangers are rude and defensive! This is extremely unfortunate for many longtime campers!!
John B
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SOUTH PIKE BAY
Love the place it hasn't changed a bit family been going there for 70 years
John B
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SOUTH PIKE BAY
Love the place it hasn't changed a bit family been going there for 70 years
Heather H
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SOUTH PIKE BAY
Campsites were clean and well maintained. The lake was beautiful, we spent a lot of time on the water and on the bike trail. I don’t think the vault toilets and garbage bins had been pumped or dumped in a while, but we didn’t let it ruin the experience.
Heather H
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SOUTH PIKE BAY
Campsites were clean and well maintained. The lake was beautiful, we spent a lot of time on the water and on the bike trail. I don’t think the vault toilets and garbage bins had been pumped or dumped in a while, but we didn’t let it ruin the experience.
Location South Pike Bay
Address:
201 Minnesota Ave. East
Walker, MN, 56484
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 47.3288 / -94.5797
Elevation: 399 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- Each site can have one camping unit, and up to 8 occupants total, including extra tents.
General
- Click here for more information on the Chippewa National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Do not bring firewood from outside the area; obtain it locally to prevent invasive pests.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food and attractants securely to avoid bear encounters; feeding wildlife is prohibited.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
