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History. The Pokegama Dam is located on the Mississippi River, three miles upstream of Grand Rapids. Construction began at this damsite in 1882 and the dam was put into operation in 1885. The...
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.orgfor further information.Firewood is not provided onsite.All camping equimpent must be on the camp pad or site driveway.No fireworks are allowed.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.
Judy Garland Museum, Forest History Center, Itasca County historical Society, Childerns Discovery Museum, Tioga Beach, Mesabi Bike Trail
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.
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34385 US HWY 2 GRAND RAPIDS MN 55744-9663
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For campground inquiries, please call: 218-326-6128
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 2 miles, turn left at signs and follow to campground.
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Contact Information. Pokegama Dam & Rec Area - ACoE. 34385 Hwy 2 W. Grand Rapids, MN 55744. (218) 326-6128 (Phone) (218) 326-6565 (Fax) View Website. Drive two miles west of Grand Rapids, MN, on U.S. Hwy 2, turn left at dam. Get Directions. About. Army Corp of Engineers campground.
- 34385 Hwy 2 W, Grand Rapids, 55744, MN
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Forecast Historical Lake Elevation Lake Elevation Pool Elevation Tailwater Elevation Flow-Out Flow-In
Date/time (utc)Misshw_pokegama-lake Elev FtMisshw_pokegama Elev FtMisshw_pokegama-tailwater Elev FtMay 26, 2024, 19:001273.521273.101268.17May 26, 2024, 18:451273.521273.101268.21May 26, 2024, 18:301273.521273.101268.19May 26, 2024, 18:151273.521273.091268.17The concrete and timber crib dam was constructed in 1884 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, with a height of 17 feet (5.2 m), and a length of 385 feet (117 m) at its crest. [1] . It impounds the Upper Mississippi River for flood control, navigation, and municipal drinking water.
4 days ago · Location Parameter Vertical Datum Data Set Start Date Data Set End Date/time (UTC) Time Interval File; Pool: Elev: NGVD29: 1/1/1935: 5/27/2024 12:00: 1Day: Download
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pokegama Recreation Area 34385 U.S. Highway 2 Grand Rapids, MN 55744-9663 (218) 326-6128 . www.mvp.usace.army.mil . www.corpslakes.usace.army.mil Headwaters Recreation Sites . Cross.Lake@usace.army.mil Gull.Lake@usace.army.mil . Lake.Winnibigoshish2@usace.army.mil Leech.Lake@usace.army.mil Pokegama.Lake2@usace.army.mil