Pokegama Dam Campground

4.4·154 reviews
·Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake

Overview

Pokegama Dam Campground 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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (21 of 22 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 1:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 12:00 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (19 of 22 campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (21 of 22 campsites have Firepit)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 150')

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 10)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (There are variety of Site Acceses. Such as drive in and hike in.)

Natural Features

Campground Dock - Credits: Ranger Megan
Danger Dam - Credits: Ranger Megan
Campground Mississippi River View - Credits: NA
Mississippi River - Credits: Ranger Megan
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

Pokegama Dam 2022 - Credits: Ranger Megan
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.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 79ft

  • tent-Up to 79ft

  • trailer-Up to 79ft

  • vehicle-N/A

  • 5th wheel-N/A

  • pickup camper-N/A

  • pop up camper-N/A

Nearby Attractions

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

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