Pokegama Dam Campground
Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake
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.
The campground, pronounced "po-KEG-uh-muh," offers 19 electric back in sites, two primitive tent-only sites (non-electric) and one day-use picnic shealter with electric. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and a fish cleaning station.
Need to Know
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Firewood is not provided onsite.
- All camping equimpent must be on the camp pad or site driveway.
- No fireworks are allowed.
- No cars, trucks, trailers, boats, tents or campers are allowed on the grass.
- No camping will take place on non permitted sites.
- Quite hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. All guest must leave at 10 p.m.
Natural Features
A forest of mixed hardwoods and towering red pines cover the area, housing an abundance of wildlife including bald eagles, porcupines, black bears chipmunks and many others. Wild blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries grow seasonally on the forest floor.
Nearby Attractions
Judy Garland Museum, Forest History Center, Itasca County historical Society, Childerns Discovery Museum, Tioga Beach, Mesabi Bike Trail
Recreation
The Mississippi River offers great opportunities for boating and fishing. Anglers will find Walleye, Northern Pike, Blue gills, sunfish, Large and Small mouth Bass among other species. Birders enjoy viewing Bald eagles, loons, ducks, geese and many other species from the banks of the park.
Contact Information
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34385 US HWY 2 GRAND RAPIDS MN 55744-9663
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 218-326-6128
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 2 miles, turn left at signs and follow to campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 11, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site PSHLTR, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 12, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop POKEGAMA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
