About East Bearskin Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 19
Campground Amenities
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Lake Access
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (111)
What Guests Are Saying
East Bearskin Lake Campground is well-loved for its beautiful, rustic setting and well-maintained cabins, making it a great spot for camping and outdoor activities. Many reviews highlight the helpful staff and clean facilities, with some guests enjoying the spacious campsites and proximity to the lake. However, there are concerns regarding cabin maintenance, including issues with leaks and worn mattresses, as well as declining overall maintenance of the campground's amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
East Bearskin Lake Campground is well-loved for its beautiful, rustic setting and well-maintained cabins, making it a great spot for camping and outdoor activities. Many reviews highlight the helpful staff and clean facilities, with some guests enjoying the spacious campsites and proximity to the lake. However, there are concerns regarding cabin maintenance, including issues with leaks and worn mattresses, as well as declining overall maintenance of the campground's amenities.
Review Summary
Margaret K
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful area. We had campsite #8, which had a decent amount of privacy, but from driving around I noticed some campsites are very close to the road. Bearskin Lodge is nearby, although the lodge closed at 6 PM, and we had arrived too late to purchase firewood. Some other campers decided to play music and party until ~2 AM, which was unfortunate as the sound carries easily around there and they probably kept the whole campground up.
steven w
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
We camped in September during the week. Campground was generally clean and quiet, with the one exception slamming doors at the camper cabins. Cold water was available. Camping ranged from tents to larger enclosed RVs with boats. Parking at the launch was adequate, but nearly full. Yes, we'd recommend it to others.
John G
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: Aspen Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very basic but very good camping cabin with comfortable pads on the bunks. Also good spacing of secluded sites. Good area for critter spotting.
Peter R
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
The online reservation process went well. No problems getting to the camp site. My family and I had a nice stay. I was disappointed by the closeness to adjacent sites and the trash I had to pick up from previous campers.
Sandy D
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
I have never visited such clean outhouses in a rustic campground setting! What a pleasant experience. Maybe that is a silver lining to COVID.
Thanks for the forest and a place to pitch our tent.
James F
VerifiedAugust 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
This campground is excellent. Everyone seemed to do their part as to keeping it clean. There was garbage laying around that I noticed. I think that since this is such a popular campground that the garbage bins should be emptied more often. I know some garbage bags had to be left on top of bins, and it wasn’t even after a weekend...not safe for any bear issues. Very clean bathrooms.
KRISTEN C
VerifiedMarch 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Nice campground! I was there in the fall so majority of the campground was empty but the site was perfect sized for our large tent. It had a short downhill walk that led straight to the lake,it was perfect for canoeing right off the campsite! Nice and pretty close to restaurants or amenities to nearby lodges if you needed it as well as hiking trails.
Craig O
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Well maintained camp ground. Plenty of spacing between sites. Highly recommended.
Carol Q
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
We mostly go tent camping and fishing. It is AWESOME and scenery is BEAUTIFUL!! Seen a moose one year. Seen another w twins another year. Was AMAZING!! Looking forward to our trip this year.
Francis B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great Facilities and Friendly folks. The site was outstanding and well kept!
Location East Bearskin Lake Campground
Address:
East Bearskin Lake Campground
Grand Marais, MN, 55604
United States
East Bearskin Lake Campground is located 26 miles from Grand Marais, on the historic Gunflint Trail. From Duluth, take Highway 61 north to Grand Marais. Turn left (north) on Gunflint Trail and proceed about 26 miles to East Bearskin Road. Turn right and follow the signs to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.0369 / -90.3939
Elevation: 527 feet
Policies & Rules
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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) |
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Some first-come, first-served sites are available within the campground |
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Bears may frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food and garbage and be aware of your surroundings |
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Click here for more information about Superior National Forest, and here for additional points of interest in the region |
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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. |
