South Pike Bay Campground, Walker, MN

South Pike Bay Campground is located in the Walker Ranger District, Chippewa National Forest (2 hrs 21 min east of Moorhead, MN) with an elevation of 1,310 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $16.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (31)

4.3 out of 5

5 star		52%
4 star		19%
3 star		23%
2 star		3%
1 star		0%

@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #15

Big, beautiful site with a private beach

@HarrisonR62112 · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #9

Will be back!

@GarrettC5A7B37 · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #7

Unreal camping, especially along the lakeside. This place really has it all. Primitive yet well maintained by the host. Highly recommend bringing along mosquito defenses, quality toilet paper, and a shower to use. Most supplies and firewood can be located in nearby Cass Lake (campsite hosts no longer sell wood).

@MaryL7701176 · Camped on Aug 22, 2023 at Campsite #24

The sites are full of poison Ivy which was hard to work around. Liked the area lots tho. Our camp host had visitors that were a bit sketchy at the campground.

@LindaH1671742 · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #7

We love camping here because the sits are so close to the lake and its such a beautiful area! We like going to Walker and looking around in the shops and they have some great restaurants. The trails are nice to walk or bike on too!

@SarahH2673287 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #19

A beautiful campground ruined by loud generators. Because it's a rustic, non-power campground, there is almost always someone nearby in a camper with an extremely loud generator running all day. If you are one of those people, can you PLEASE stop ruining others' nature and upgrade to a more quiet generator for your campground use? Or better yet, use it less or not at all. More than once we have had our weekend almost ruined by being right next door to one while the people sat in their camper all day.This was my favorite campground and we come back every summer, but really wish there was something that could be done about excessively loud generators.

@AmandaR9586003 · Camped on Jul 13, 2023 at Campsite #17

This is our most favorite campsite to go to. Its close to home, nice sandy beach and affordable. The sites are always clean and the camp host is always friendly and easy to chat with.

@MaryC1377445 · Camped on Jul 12, 2023 at Campsite #11

This is a very nice campground with lots of shade and a great bike trail. Using solar is not possible.

@KaylaO4334024C · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #7

Our campsite was very well taken care of and maintained. The bathrooms were always clean. Campground was quiet and very peaceful. Swimming was excellent!

@LeonH7852689 · Camped on Aug 28, 2022 at Campsite #10

Great Spot over at Lida Campground. Lots of space and wonderful access to Lake and sandy beach.

@KevinB3052996 · Camped on Aug 22, 2022 at Campsite #13

Very peaceful place. We as a family have been coming here for 25+ years. Good family time!!! We have made camping friends. Look forward to it next year.

@ScottD5141264 · Camped on Aug 19, 2022 at Campsite #10

very nice

@JessicaH685289 · Camped on Aug 16, 2022 at Campsite #18

Beautiful pristine campground. This was our favorite campground the entire drive from Montana to Maine!!!!!

@RonW5376631 · Camped on Aug 12, 2022 at Campsite #20

Beautiful forest and nice campsite but way too many barking dogs and several boats w/pickup trucks parked on campground road are an eyesore.

@DaveM7667805 · Camped on Jul 17, 2022 at Campsite #7

Nice place well kept enjoyed are week

@MarkD7704923 · Camped on Jul 12, 2022 at Campsite #15

Love this campground, nice sandy beaches and very basic. My only wish would be that generators not be allowed.

@LynetteR460101 · Camped on Jul 9, 2022 at Campsite #11

I have been camping at South Pike Bay Campground over 60 years. The lake is pristine and offers amazing sunsets. The only negative is that the forestry department does not offer wood to purchase anymore. Also, some campers run their generators all day long. I will continue to visit this back to nature site with my friends and family as long as I can.

@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Jun 21, 2022 at Campsite #8

The mosquitoes were unbearable. In addition, the host seemed to do little except ride around on a lawn mower and the dumpster was running over. The location is ok, but there is a forest service campground in the Norway Beach Recreation Area nearby that is nicer and has electricity.

@DarrenL8024311 · Camped on Jun 10, 2022 at Campsite #7

Been coming to Pike Bay for the last 45 years. My parents brought me there every year as a child I’ve brought my children now we bring our grandchildren. The campground is always clean and neat. Mike Shaffer the campground host is the nicest friendliest host ever. We return each year not just for the beautiful campground but because of Mike. He is like family to us. He makes us feel so welcome he always stops by for a chat and to see if there’s anything we need. He is the best. We will continue to come each year as long as Mike is the host. He mows as soon as people leave keeps the campground spotless the bathrooms cleaned every morning before we awake. We look forward to another 2 week stay next year so does my son and my grandchildren and my brother. We love getting spots 3,5 & 7 so we are near Mike the host. Thank you to the forest service who is always friendly and to Mike Shaffer for all his hard work and making us feel so welcome like family.

@WilliamS621 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #24

The campground and restrooms were very clean, and the Migizi bike trail was beautiful. Our only complaint was noisy neighbors next door on our last night at the facility, who kept us awake until 3:00 AM. It would help if the campground host made the rounds periodically, at least until midnight.

@RobbieW170 · Camped on Aug 9, 2021 at Campsite #22

Beautiful setting.

@DanS947 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #5

Been coming here for 10 years and am convinced this place is a hidden gem. Many spots lakeside that can be set up in a way that gives you total privacy. Big spots and beautiful.

@jordans514 · Camped on Aug 14, 2020 at Campsite #3

Great beach

@JohnK524 · Camped on Aug 8, 2020 at Campsite #3

Forest camping on a beautiful lake. Campground is well off the main roads, but campsites and paved camp roads are in great condition. Campground is perfectly situated on the south end of the lake, and offers a good boat launch for power boats. Several campers had beached their boats in easy access to their campsite.

@DianeS535 · Camped on Jul 5, 2020 at Campsite #17

Beautiful sites with some on the lake the road into the campground was the only thing to complain about need to improve the gravel-washboard road

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