Bear Head Lake State Park Campground Minnesota

9301 Bear Head State Park Road
Ely, Minnesota 55731
218 235-2520
Lat / Long:

47.79426, -92.07571

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).  There are also 5 cabins for those that want a roof over there head.  Group, primitive, backpack and canoe campsites are also available.

The campground has drinking water and some nice restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers. There are also vault toilets available for the brave. Each campsite 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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Best Campsites

2, 4, 9, 14, 16, 25, 28, 32, 39, 40, 46, 51, 52, 53, 55, 57, 58, 65.

Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Cabin
  • Group
  • Kayak
  • Paddle-To
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
  • Walk-To
Season:

Year Round

Elevation:

1,500

# of Campsites:

73

# of RV Campsites:

45

Amenities
  • Boat Launch/Ramp
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Campfire Center
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite Tables
  • Comfort Station
  • Concession Stand
  • Dock
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electrical Hookup
  • Equipment Rentals
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing Pier
  • Grills
  • Group Camping
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Power
  • Ranger Station
  • Rentals
  • RV Hookups
  • Showers
Activities
  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Boating (non motorized)
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Ice Fishing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Water Skiing
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Winter Sports
  • Winter/Snow Sports

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6 Replies to “Bear Head Lake State Park”

  1. Rod Leick says:

    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

  2. Pat Ann Grove says:

    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

  3. Mark W Easterday says:

    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.

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