One of two sets of restrooms

South Pike Bay

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from late spring through early fall.

Winter Storm Watch issued April 2 at 11:33PM CDT until April 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

April 2nd, 11:33 PM — 11:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, and and Cass Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake and, East Lake areas. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 11:33PM CDT until April 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

April 2nd, 11:33 PM — 11:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, and and Cass Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake and, East Lake areas. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

About

South Pike Bay Campground sits on the south shore of Pike Bay on Cass Lake in north central Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest. The campground features 23 non-electric campsites arranged along a long spur stretching along the shoreline, set among a pleasant stand of mixed hardwoods and old growth pine. Several campsites are positioned directly on a beautiful sand beach, offering prime waterfront access. The campground serves as an excellent base for water recreation, including boating, canoeing, water skiing, and swimming. Anglers can fish Pike Bay's 4,670 acres for walleye, northern pike, perch, and trophy muskie, with a concrete boat ramp located within the campground. The on-site trailhead for the Migizi Bike Trail provides access to 14 miles of paved trail along the lakeshore, open to biking, walking, and rollerblading. South Pike Bay is also a portage point for the historic 128-mile Chippewa Headwaters Loop Canoe Route, considered the most difficult paddling route in the forest with six portages. The town of Cass Lake is six miles northwest, offering restaurants, grocery stores, and other services. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.

Directions

From Cass Lake, travel 3 miles south on Highway 371. Turn east onto Forest Road 2137 and travel 2 miles to the campground.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups No
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $16

Vehicle

Max RV Length 55ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email tshackman@fs.fed.us
Phone +1 (218) 547-1044

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

One of two sets of restrooms
SOUTH PIKE BAY
SOUTH PIKE BAY

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