South Pike Bay
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About South Pike Bay
South Pike Bay is a national park campground at Chippewa National Forest in Cass County, Minnesota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
South Pike Bay is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 80 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 42 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Chippewa National Forest include Cass Lake Loop, Norway Beach Loop, Wanaki Loop, Norway Beach Picnic Shelter and Chippewa Loop.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 31 · 2024: 40 · 2025: 40
Location
Address
Walker, Minnesota
Coordinates
47.3288, -94.5797
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 158 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cass Lake Loop
Chippewa National Forest
Norway Beach Loop
Chippewa National Forest
Wanaki Loop
Chippewa National Forest
Norway Beach Picnic Shelter
Chippewa National Forest
Chippewa Loop
Chippewa National Forest
Bimijiwan Recreation Area
Chippewa National Forest
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South Pike Bay FAQ
How far in advance should I book South Pike Bay?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at South Pike Bay?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at South Pike Bay. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at South Pike Bay right now?
South Pike Bay is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is South Pike Bay located?
South Pike Bay is located in Chippewa National Forest, near Walker, Minnesota.
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