Tioga Beach
Cohasset, Minnesota · on Pokegama Lake
Verified · 3 independent sources
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- Free
- SEASON
- May
About Tioga Beach
Tioga Beach is a public sandy swimming hole on the shore of Pokegama Lake in Cohasset, Minnesota, operated by the City of Cohasset. For anyone after an easy lake to swim in, it offers designated swimming, picnicking, and pier fishing, with facilities aimed at families and accessibility.
The beach sits on Pokegama Lake near the edge of Chippewa National Forest in Cohasset, Minnesota, part of the Tioga Recreation Area which also includes an adjacent former mine pit (Tioga Pit) and multi-use trails on the Iron Range.
Swimming at Tioga Beach
A shallow, gradual sandy entry makes the swim area well suited to families and young children; there is no lifeguard on duty, so it is swim-at-your-own-risk.
How to get to this swimming hole
Located at 24308 Tioga Beach Road, Cohasset, MN 55721.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. Tioga Beach is a drive-up public beach on Pokegama Lake with facilities (pavilions, playground, fishing pier) right at the shoreline; no hike is required to reach the swim area. The broader Tioga Recreation Area also has separate multi-use trails, but these are not required to access the swimming beach.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Sandy beach has a shallow, gradual entry described as well suited to families and young children, but there is no lifeguard on duty at Tioga Beach, so it is swim-at-your-own-risk and adults should supervise closely.
Restrooms
Yes
Restrooms/bathroom on site at the beach, part of the Tioga Beach picnic facilities (per City of Cohasset page).
On the water
The City of Cohasset's official page lists 'boat access' among Tioga Beach's on-site facilities, and the Tioga Recreation Area's own site promotes SUP and kayaking on Pokegama Lake. No specific restrictions (e.g., no-wake, electric-only, carry-in-only) were found in official sources for this location, so restrictions are left null rather than assumed.
Rentals nearby
Solo kayaks, fishing kayaks, tandem kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards; also offers a self-guided 3.5-4 hour paddle trip on the Mississippi River and guided day tours to area lakes
17 County Rd 63, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 - in the Grand Rapids/Cohasset area near Pokegama Lake, a short drive from Tioga Beach (exact mileage not verified) · Summer hours approximately 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily; rentals available daily by online booking
Backstory
The adjacent Tioga Pit within the broader Tioga Recreation Area is a former mining site converted for recreational use as part of the Iron Range 'Ride The Range' initiative turning old mine pits into trail and water recreation destinations.
Tioga Beach: FAQ
Does Tioga Beach charge a fee?
No fee is described for using the public beach itself; the two pavilions on site are reservable through Cohasset City Hall (218-328-6225) under a separate rental agreement.
Is Tioga Beach kid friendly?
Sandy beach has a shallow, gradual entry described as well suited to families and young children, but there is no lifeguard on duty at Tioga Beach, so it is swim-at-your-own-risk and adults should supervise closely.
Do I need to hike to reach Tioga Beach?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Tioga Beach?
No official source specifies a parking lot, capacity, or fee for Tioga Beach itself; an aggregator site made unverified parking claims that were excluded due to conflicting with official info, so this is left null.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Tioga Beach?
The City of Cohasset's official page lists 'boat access' among Tioga Beach's on-site facilities, and the Tioga Recreation Area's own site promotes SUP and kayaking on Pokegama Lake. No specific restrictions (e.g., no-wake, electric-only, carry-in-only) were found in official sources for this location, so restrictions are left null rather than assumed.
When is the best time to visit Tioga Beach?
General swimming season in the area runs roughly May through September (per Tioga Recreation Area), consistent with typical northern Minnesota lake conditions.
What are the rules at Tioga Beach?
No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk (per official city/state tourism listing).
What water body is Tioga Beach on?
Tioga Beach is on Pokegama Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
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