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Contact Information
Big Bog State Recreation Area
55716 Highway 72 NEBox 428
Waskish, MN 56685
(218) 888-7310
(Phone)
(866) 857-2757
(Toll Free)
About
Big Bog State Recreation Area has been called Minnesota's last true wilderness. The 500-square mile peat bog is the largest in the lower 48 states. A mile-long boardwalk enables visitors to get a first-hand look at the unique plant and animal life of this rare resource. From orchids to carnivorous plants to rare birds, visitors will see a mixture of fascinating and rare resources. Fishing is excellent at this recreation area. Walleye and trophy northern pike are plentiful.
Dates
Reservations: 1-866-857-2757 or https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/Default.aspxRates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
More Information
Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Bicycle rental
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Dock space/slips/mooring buoys
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Playground
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Swimming beach
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of camping cabins: 5
- Number of RV/trailer-only sites: 26
- Total number of campsites: 31
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Pull-through sites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
What's Nearby
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