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NRSO |
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Pokegama Dam Campground 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. |
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From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 2 miles, turn left at signs and follow to campground. |
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The campground, pronounced "po-KEG-uh-muh," offers 19 family sites and one group day-use shelter with electric hookups. Two primitive tent-only sites are also available. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground. |
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POKEGAMA DAM CAMPGROUND |
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73347 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73347&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of forest insects and disease. Only firewood certified or approved by a state or federal natural resource agency is permitted. Firewood is available for purchase in the campground. Call (218)654-3145 or Click Here for more information. 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. |
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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. |
| recreationDescription |
The Mississippi River offers great opportunities for boating and fishing. Anglers will find Northern pike, Rock bass and walleye. Birders enjoy viewing bald eagles, loons, ducks, geese and many other species from the banks of the park. |