Bear Head Lake State Park entrance sign
Camper cabin at Bear Head Lake State Park
Snowmobiles at Bear Head Lake State Park
Trail Center building at Bear Head Lake State Park
Hiking trail to the lake at Bear Head Lake State Park
cross country ski trails at Bear Head Lake State Park
Campground road in fall at Bear Head Lake State Park
Contact Information
Bear Head Lake State Park
9301 Bear Head State Park RdEly, MN 55731-8037
From the town of Tower, go east on U.S. Highway 169, 9 miles to St. Louis County Highway 128. Take Highway 128 south 7 miles to the contact station.
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About
Experience the beauty of the North at this secluded park on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Listen quietly for the call of the loon, or cast a line in these outstanding fishing waters. 17 mi hiking trails; 9 mi cross-country ski, 1 mi snowmobile trail. Ski trail runs through rugged wilderness with deer, bear, and moose. Maps along trail. Ski pass required. Ski passes sold at park office.
Plenty of camping opportunities can be found at the park year around. In addition to tent and RV campsites, this park offers camper cabins with bunk beds, electricity, simple furnishings, screened porch and deck.
In the winter, try cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, or ice fishing.
Rates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day. https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Dock space/slips/mooring buoys
- Fishing boat motors available
- Fishing boats available
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Snowshoes available
- Swimming beach
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of camping cabins: 5
- Number of camping cabins available in winter: 5
- Total number of campsites: 73
Campground Features
- 50 amp
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Sanitary dump station
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
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