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Pokegama Dam Campground
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — GRAND RAPIDS · Minnesota · Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake |
| Location | GRAND RAPIDS · Minnesota · Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake · 47.25000, -93.58333 · Map |
| Sites | 22 public sites counted from the federal listing — 19 standard electric; 2 tent only nonelectric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 20 of 22 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 22 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 22 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 22 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 79 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 19 sites · 30 ft: 19 sites · 35 ft: 19 sites · 40 ft: 19 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 22 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 218-326-6128 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
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. 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. Nearby Attractions Judy Garland Museum, Forest History Center, Itasca County historical Society, Childerns Discovery Museum, Tioga Beach, Mesabi Bike Trail
Directions, from the listing
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 2 miles, turn left at signs and follow to campground.
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Trip Card — Pokegama Dam Campground
GRAND RAPIDS · Minnesota · Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | GRAND RAPIDS · Minnesota · Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 20 |
| Max RV | Up to 79 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 22 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233588 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.