Bear Head Lake State Park Campground Minnesota
Bear Head Lake State Park Overview
Bear Head Lake State Park campground has 73 campsites next to Bear Head Lake. Forty five (45) of the campsites have electric hookup (sites 25-72, but not sites #51 or #70). Â There are also 5 cabins available. Â Group, primitive, backpack and canoe campsites are also available.
The campground is open year-round. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, trash collectioh and some nice restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers. There are also vault toilets available for the brave. Each campsite also has a parking spur, has a table, grill and fire ring.
Bear Head Lake State Park is located south of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and offers 23 miles of shoreline that can be explored by canoe or kayak with several lakes located in the Park. There are also plenty of other summer sport activities including fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, swimming, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Winter sports include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Cascade River State Park is an other option. It’s located about 115 miles to the east and has 40 campsites. And you may also like Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park.
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Amenities
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Boat Rental
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Fair
- Comfort Station
- Concession Stand
- Dock
- Drinking Water
- Dumpsters
- Equipment Rentals
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Fishing Pier
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Rentals
- RV Dump Station
- Showers
- Trash Collection
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Ice Fishing
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
- Winter/Snow Sports
Ely, Minnesota 55731
218 235-2520
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Cabin
- Camper Van
- Electric Hookup
- Group
- Kayak
- Paddle-To
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
- Walk-To
# of Campsites:
73
# of RV Hookup Campsites:
45
Campsite Vehicle Size:
Up to 44 feet.
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
1,500
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There two families looking for a place to camp for Tuesday night the 26 of June and the 27. I am unable to find a place that says if you have any opening on where they are.
we are looking to be able to camp next to each other if possible.
Thanks
Hi Rod,
Click on the link below to check availability and make reservations at Bear Head Lake State Park:
Bear Head Lake State Park Campground Reservations
Thinking of staying at bear head looking for a campsite next to the water so we can have boat next to us. Is there a map of the campgrounds. Thank you
Hi Pat,
You can click on the ‘Campground Map’ button and see the map for Bear Head Lake State Park.
Look for cost for a month of camping
Hi Mark,
Minnesota State Parks (like Bear Head Lake State Park) has a 14 consecutive day limit. Bear Head charges $25 per night for ‘drive in’ non-electric campsites and $35 per night for electric hookup sites. Canoe, backpack, cabins and guest house rates differ. You can click on the ‘Make A Reservation’ button to check availability, pricing and make a reservation.