CampgroundDay Use

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Visitor Center
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Berry Picking
  • Birding
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Day Use Area
  • Information Site
  • Kayaking
  • Motor Boat
  • Mountain Biking
  • Antiquing

Amenities

  • Accessible Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Campsites
  • Accessible Drinking Water
  • Accessible Fishing Dock
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Grills
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Picnic Area
  • Accessible Picnic Shelters
  • Accessible Pit Toilets
  • Accessible Playground
  • Accessible Showers
  • Accessible Sites
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Accessible Walkways
  • Boat Ramp
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hookups
  • Electricity
  • Fish Cleaning Stations
  • Fishing Dock
  • Flush Toilets (Seasonal)
  • Grills
  • Group Cooking Facilities
  • Lantern Posts
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Toilets
  • Playgroiund
  • Playground
  • Ranger Station
  • Recycling
  • River Access
  • Security Lights
  • Shade
  • Showers
  • Showers (Seasonal)
  • Table & Benches
  • Tables
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Cooking Area
  • Campfire Rings
  • Accessibility
  • Accessible Occupant Message

Nearby Attractions

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

Getting Here

Latitude
47° 15' 0.0000" N
Longitude
93° 34' 59.9999" W
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 2 miles, turn left at signs and follow to campground.

Need to Know

  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Firewood is not provided onsite.
  • All camping equimpent must be on the camp pad or site driveway.
  • No fireworks are allowed.
  • No cars, trucks, trailers, boats, tents or campers are allowed on the grass.
  • No camping will take place on non permitted sites.
  • Quite hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. All guest must leave at 10 p.m.

    • Contact Information

    34385 US HWY 2
    GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744-9663

    For campground inquiries, please call: 218-326-6128

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