Pokegama Dam Campground
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About Pokegama Dam Campground
Pokegama Dam Campground is a national park campground at Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake in Itasca 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.
Pokegama Dam Campground 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 65 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 282 reviews.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 229 · 2024: 198 · 2025: 202
Location
Address
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Coordinates
47.2500, -93.5833
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 346 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Pokegama Dam Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Pokegama Dam Campground?
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 Pokegama Dam Campground?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Pokegama Dam Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Pokegama Dam Campground right now?
Pokegama Dam Campground 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 Pokegama Dam Campground located?
Pokegama Dam Campground is located in Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake, near Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
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