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East Bearskin Lake Campground

EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
East Bearskin Lake Campground
East Bearskin Lake Campground
EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

General Store
Pet Friendly

About East Bearskin Lake Campground

East Bearskin Lake Campground is located on its namesake lake, at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. It is a perfect spot for visitors who want the experience found in Boundary Waters and the convenience of car camping. Visitors can reserve standard or walk-in tent sites, or rent small cabins that accommodate up to five or seven people. Canoeing, kayaking and motorized boating is available on East Bearskin Lake. The facility can be conveniently accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Number of accommodations: 19

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Canoeing

Fishing

Kayaking

Motor Boat

Paddling

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 8 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

19 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
006, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
017, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🏠 Alder Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Aspen Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
7 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Jack Pine Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
7 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Tamarac Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
7 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (222)

What Guests Are Saying

East Bearskin Lake Campground is well-loved for its serene setting, clean facilities, and attentive management, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities. Guests appreciate the rustic cabins, spacious campsites, and quick assistance from staff when needed. Some reviews mention minor maintenance issues, such as old mattresses and leaks, but overall, many plan to return, highlighting the campground's charm and beautiful location.

Review Summary

4.3
222 reviews
5
63.1%
140
4
20.7%
46
3
5.4%
12
2
9.0%
20
1
1.8%
4

Eden H

Verified

November 4, 2025 Stayed at: Jack Pine Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This is a great campground. I try to at least visit it once a year. I accidentally locked myself out of the cabin and they were very quick to get me back in even though it was after hours. You can tell that the owners really care about there campground. I definitely recommend and I will be a repeat customer for years to come!

Eden H

Verified

November 4, 2025 Stayed at: Jack Pine Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This is a great campground. I try to at least visit it once a year. I accidentally locked myself out of the cabin and they were very quick to get me back in even though it was after hours. You can tell that the owners really care about there campground. I definitely recommend and I will be a repeat customer for years to come!

Kenn M

Verified

October 30, 2025 Stayed at: Aspen Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Maintained rustic cabin was in solid condition, the grounds have lots of discover and is a great site to host all your Gunflint Trail activities while not being too far from Grand Marais and the Great Lake.

Kenn M

Verified

October 30, 2025 Stayed at: Aspen Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Maintained rustic cabin was in solid condition, the grounds have lots of discover and is a great site to host all your Gunflint Trail activities while not being too far from Grand Marais and the Great Lake.

eric b

Verified

October 21, 2025 Stayed at: Aspen Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Perfect spot after spending a week in the BWCA

eric b

Verified

October 21, 2025 Stayed at: Aspen Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Perfect spot after spending a week in the BWCA

Laura M

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: Alder Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This campground is a dream. We’ve been camping here in the fall for the last handful of years. We’ve enjoyed every campsite we’ve had. We stayed in alder cabin this year. The cabin was clean and made our stay very enjoyable. We loved the spaciousness of the campsite and the walk down to the lake from our campsite.

Laura M

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: Alder Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This campground is a dream. We’ve been camping here in the fall for the last handful of years. We’ve enjoyed every campsite we’ve had. We stayed in alder cabin this year. The cabin was clean and made our stay very enjoyable. We loved the spaciousness of the campsite and the walk down to the lake from our campsite.

Cathy P

Verified

October 9, 2025 Stayed at: Tamarac Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Everything was clean, very quiet- perfect wooded setting. We loved that there were so many windows you could open in the camper cabin.

Cathy P

Verified

October 9, 2025 Stayed at: Tamarac Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Everything was clean, very quiet- perfect wooded setting. We loved that there were so many windows you could open in the camper cabin.

Location East Bearskin Lake Campground

Address:
East Bearskin Lake Campground
Grand Marais, MN, 55604
United States

Highway access

East Bearskin Lake Campground is accessed via Highway 61, which runs north from Duluth to Grand Marais. From Grand Marais, visitors can take Gunflint Trail for about 26 miles to reach the campground.

Latitude & Longitude: 48.0369 / -90.3939

Elevation: 527 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • This lake has portages into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; when portaging or paddling from this lake and into another, be aware that permits may be required to enter (click here for permit information)
  • Some first-come, first-served sites are available within the campground
  • Bears may frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food and garbage and be aware of your surroundings
  • Click here for more information about Superior National Forest, and here for additional points of interest in the region
  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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