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About South Pike Bay
Number of accommodations: 22
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2026 Season availability
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- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (124)
What Guests Are Saying
South Pike Bay is praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting, clear water, and spacious campsites, making it a favorite for many families returning for decades. The campground offers well-maintained facilities, lovely sandy beaches, and helpful hosts, contributing to a relaxing experience. However, some reviews mention issues like overgrown areas, unkempt bathrooms, and inconsistent enforcement of campground rules, which could detract from the overall enjoyment.
What Guests Are Saying
South Pike Bay is praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting, clear water, and spacious campsites, making it a favorite for many families returning for decades. The campground offers well-maintained facilities, lovely sandy beaches, and helpful hosts, contributing to a relaxing experience. However, some reviews mention issues like overgrown areas, unkempt bathrooms, and inconsistent enforcement of campground rules, which could detract from the overall enjoyment.
Review Summary
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.
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
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!!
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
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.
Location South Pike Bay
Address:
201 Minnesota Ave. East
Walker, MN, 56484
United States
Elevation: 399 feet
19 mi drive to downtown Walker (about 24 min)
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: September 8, 2026
