South Pike Bay Campground, MN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

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 mid 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. Prices start at $16.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.
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@Francesca25C4A · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #5
Fantastic experience - beautiful, peaceful campground. Swimmers itch was the only downside. Would love to visit again!
@MelissaC162559 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #7
Beautiful as always! I was a little disappointed that the sites and beach were so heavily overgrown.
@HarlanA1368477 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #11
Great site. Quiet. No wood available at the campground. Luckily had brought our own.
@SheriS9447149D · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #18
We love this rustic campground! The lake water is clean with sandy shores. Small, quiet. Mike, the camp host, does an excellent job of maintaining the toilets.
@cyndyr7F705FF0 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #13
We found this little piece of heaven last year and we have been there three times since. A wonderful campground on a beautiful lake.
@SherryR9079176 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #18
Great place
@SarahJeanBBC7F · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #2
Love this campsite. Campsite host is always friendly and joking with the campers.
@DarrenL8024311 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #5
Great time as usual. Mike the host is the best. He treats you like family. My only complaint is the boat launch is busted up. There are chunks of the cement ramp in the water and I destroyed my prop loading my boat. That needs to be fixed. Still its our favorite hidden gem in Minnesota. Been coming here for 50 years.
@DougH1450504 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #11
Great quiet place! Facilities and grounds are kept clean which is not an easy task with how much people dont care. But I appreciate it thanks for all your hard work.
@DesireeBC59738 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #15
The site and campground were maintained well. Our site had a great view of the lake at the angle we were set up. The personal beach is a big plus as well. It is a little close to neighbors and does not have much tree/bush coverage. We did deal with multiple generators running 24/7 around us with no help from the camp host to stop it which was a big downer for us.
@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

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