Pokegama Dam Campground
Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: GRAND RAPIDS, MN, MN
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$35 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (275 reviews)
Season: May through October
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 Mississippi River offers great opportunities for boating and fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pokegama-dam-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Well-maintained Army Corps of Engineers campground with level, spacious sites and low $14/night rates. Located on the Mississippi River with excellent boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Mink, Common Loon, and Snowy Owl documented in the area within 8km radius.
Insider tips for Pokegama Dam Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 22 sites. Electric hookups available at most sites despite listing noting 'no hookups' for some sites. Sites are level and shaded with river views; ask for Mississippi River-adjacent locations. Dump station on-site available for RV waste.
Skip Pokegama Dam Campground if: You need full RV hookups — only electric hookups available, not suitable for non-self-contained RVs.. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal closure.. You visit during peak season without advance reservations — small campground books up quickly..
Best time to visit Pokegama Dam Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: North Star (Grand Rapids, MN), Clubhouse Lake (DEER RIVER, MN), Winnie Dam Campground - Usace (GRAND RAPIDS, MN), Mabel Lake (Remer, MN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pokegama Dam Campground
Cell signal at Pokegama Dam Campground (GRAND RAPIDS, MN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 Mississippi River offers great opportunities for boating and fishing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 22 sites.
Electric hookups available at most sites despite listing noting 'no hookups' for some sites.
Sites are level and shaded with river views; ask for Mississippi River-adjacent locations.
Dump station on-site available for RV waste.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 2 miles, turn left at signs and follow to campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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