Grand Rapids, MN

Pokegama Dam Campground

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About this spot

Overview

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.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.19°4°JJanuary: average high 19°F, average low 4°F21°3°FFebruary: average high 21°F, average low 3°F37°19°MMarch: average high 37°F, average low 19°F48°30°AApril: average high 48°F, average low 30°F66°45°MMay: average high 66°F, average low 45°F75°57°JJune: average high 75°F, average low 57°F77°61°JJuly: average high 77°F, average low 61°F76°60°AAugust: average high 76°F, average low 60°F70°54°SSeptember: average high 70°F, average low 54°F57°43°OOctober: average high 57°F, average low 43°F38°26°NNovember: average high 38°F, average low 26°F24°10°DDecember: average high 24°F, average low 10°F

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Mississippi River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Mississippi River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.34°JJanuary: average water temperature 34°F34°FFebruary: average water temperature 34°F37°MMarch: average water temperature 37°F42°AApril: average water temperature 42°F54°MMay: average water temperature 54°F59°JJune: average water temperature 59°F63°JJuly: average water temperature 63°F62°AAugust: average water temperature 62°F60°SSeptember: average water temperature 60°F51°OOctober: average water temperature 51°F40°NNovember: average water temperature 40°F34°DDecember: average water temperature 34°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 91 field-sample stations

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