Pokegama Dam Campground

POKEGAMA DAM CAMPGROUND

Part of Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake

Overview

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Judy Garland Museum, Forest History Center, Itasca County historical Society, Childerns Discovery Museum, Tioga Beach, Mesabi Bike Trail

Important Notices

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.

Available Activities

Visitor Center - Visitor Center
Fishing - Fishing
Camping - Camping
Biking - Biking
Boating - Boating
Canoeing - Canoeing
Berry Picking - Berry Picking
Birding - Birding
Cross Country Skiing - Cross Country Skiing
Day Use Area - Day Use Area
Information Site - Information Site
Kayaking - Kayaking
Motor Boat - Motor Boat
Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
Antiquing - Antiquing

Directions

From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 2 miles, turn left at signs and follow to campground.

Contact Information

Phone: 218-326-6128

34385 US HWY 2
GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744-9663

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