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Pike Bay

Pike Bay Lake

Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Cass Lake, MN
County: Cass County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 47.32999516, -94.58798988
8CH6+XR Cass Lake, MN, USA
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About This Access Site
South Pike Bay Campground offers a concrete boat ramp providing public access to Pike Bay on Cass Lake, a scenic 4,670+ acre lake in north central Minnesota. Located on the south shore just 3 miles south of Cass Lake town on Highway 371 (turn east on Forest Road 2137), this access point is well-positioned for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters seeking to explore the lake's deeper waters. The lake's maximum depth of 95 feet supports diverse recreational opportunities on a substantial body of water.

The site is excellent for both paddling and fishing, with healthy populations of walleye, northern pike, crappie, and panfish. In addition to boating and canoeing, the area supports water skiing and swimming. South Pike Bay Campground is a reservable facility (phone: 218-547-1044), making it a convenient option for extended trips or weekend outings. Note that the facility does not currently offer ADA accessibility. The proximity to US Highway 2 makes the area easily accessible for visitors exploring the Cass County region.
Federal Facility Information
218-547-1044 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
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. Recreation
South Pike Bay offers offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, northern pike, perch and trophy...

Overview
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. Recreation
South Pike Bay offers offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, northern pike, perch and trophy muskie. A boat ramp is located within the campground.

A trailhead for the Migizi Bike Trail is on-site. The paved trail stretches 14 miles along the lakeshore and is open to biking, walking and rollerblading.

The campground is a portage point for the 128-mile Chippewa Headwaters Loop Canoe Route. With six portages, the historic waterway is considered the most difficult in the forest, but is a beautiful trip through history.Facilities
The campground offers 23 non-electric campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Natural Features
The campground is a long spur stretching along the shore of Pike Bay in a pleasant stand of mixed hardwoods and old growth pine. Some of the campsites are situated on the beautiful sand beach.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Cass Lake, Minn., is six miles northwest of the campground, offering restaurants, a bank, grocery and hardware stores, a movie theater and museum.

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