About East Bearskin Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 19
Campground Amenities
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Lake Access
Seasonal information
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
Brett F
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
The whole process of reserving, finding the site and facilities was simple. It was a nice, clean site and perfect for our family’s getaway.
Grzegorz M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great place
Michael G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Alison R
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
We stay at the campground in a tent. But anytime we need to go to the lodge, for wood, ice, or this year we rented a boat a couple times, everyone is always so helpful. We really love it there!!!
Sara F
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Lovely campground nestled away off the Gunflint Trail.
WILLIAM R
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
What a beautiful place to camp! Thank you!
Randa M
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: Alder Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Stayed at the Alder cabin. Was clean when we arrived. Enjoyed the short walk to the lake and sitting area there. Weather was great and we enjoyed our nightly bonfires. Plan on coming again in the near future!
Hannah W
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Site 17 was perfect, with a large flat area great for a tent (we fit our 8 man tent easily) and easy access to the lake from the back of the site with a great rock for sitting and watching the mist rise off the lake in the morning. We were pleasantly surprised by the site being basically right on the lake shore. There’s a tiny hill up from the car pad to the site, so a little trip for carrying gear. The mosquitoes are bad - bring a head net and keep covered up and you’ll be fine. There is potable water a short walk away. We loved this spot!
Cindy T
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: Aspen Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground was substantially deforested. Leaving each camp to see the campsite next to us. The screen door had holes in it and the mattress on the larger bunk bed had stains on it. The picnic table was in horrible shape, and the filtering hadn't been emptied. We actually left a day early even though we paid for the following night. It campground we loved for 26 years was turned into a bare uncared for place we couldn't hardly recognize. We were so disappointed. 26 years of memories gone, just gone. It's heartbreaking to realize we need to find a different place to go after so many years.
James S
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: Alder Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Clean campsite… clean bathrooms
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. |
