Big Bog State Recreation Area 

Northwest Minnesota

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Contact Information

Big Bog State Recreation Area

55716 Highway 72 NE
Box 428
Waskish, MN 56685
(866) 857-2757 (Toll Free)

At Waskish, just south of the bridge.

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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.aspx

Rates

Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.

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

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