South Pike Bay
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 22
- sites
- May–Sep
- best months
Is South Pike Bay open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chippewa National Forest. It doesn't name South Pike Bay, so check the source for the area it covers.
Emergency Road Closure Notice - FR 2382 (West Pigeon Lake Rd)
Agency closure covering Chippewa National Forest · USFS · Chippewa National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chippewa National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 22 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,308 ft
- Near WalkerWalker Ranger District · Chippewa National Forest
South Pike Bay Campground is located on the south shore of beautiful Pike Bay, on Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit South Pike Bay
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
18° / -4°
8 wet
Feb
24° / 0°
7 wet
Mar
37° / 15°
7 wet
Apr
51° / 29°
9 wet
May
65° / 42°
12 wet
Jun
74° / 53°
12 wet
Jul
79° / 58°
11 wet
Aug
77° / 56°
10 wet
Sep
68° / 47°
10 wet
Oct
52° / 34°
10 wet
Nov
36° / 20°
8 wet
Dec
23° / 6°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cass Lake, MN, 4.2 mi away at 1,296 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more campsites worth the drive
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~9 min drive
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Bimijiwan Recreation Area
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Winnie Campground - USFS
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Stony Point
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~7 min drive
Cass Lake is a campground in Wisconsin with 60 sites.
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Norway Beach Loop
~8 min drive
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Wanaki Campground Loop
~9 min drive
Wanaki Campground Loop is a campground in Minnesota at about 1,317 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
South Pike Bay
22 sites for tent and RV camping
