About East Bearskin Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 19
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
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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
Kim O
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
I've been going to this campground for over thirty years and have enjoyed my visits.
However, the general maintenance of the campground has declined in recent years.
The campground road has numerous deep potholes that never seem to get filled.
The picnic tables are in poor condition. The paint is also badly chipping off.
Our firepit had numerous pieces of broken glass and cans in it.
The latrines are also not serviced often enough.
The general maintenance was much better in the past when there was a full- time host staying at the campground.
I hope conditions improve because it's a nice location.
Matthew C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campsite was cleaned up and ready for us when we got there. It was very nice and peaceful, and the lodge is just down the road so if you need any firewood or want to rent Kyaks it's super convenient and pretty cheap too. Would definitely camp here again!
Carla Z
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Absolutely zero cell phone service (not poor, zero) for over 30 minutes from the campground. Roads are narrow, gravel, and many pot holes. Site 26 has a steep driveway and was too short on the top flat part for a 21' trailer and there's a cabin within full visibility of the site, so no privacy. This was far more remote/unkempt than the several nicolet national forest campgrounds we have stayed in.
Judy M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Super helpful at the lodge.
The campground is beautiful
John B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Easily accessible
Jean M
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great campground. Great fishing! Already reserved for our next stay!
James C
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
great staff clean beautiful! Thx
Phillip H
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: Jack Pine Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
The mosquitos are particularly bad this year and the cabins are not maintained at all. It was the beginning of the season and there were huge holes in many of the screens. At night it was either get chewed or cover up with thick sleeping bags and sweat your way through. I couldnt wait to go home.
Allen K
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: Aspen Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very enjoyable time with 5 in the cabin. Great walleye fishing on Crocodile. Enjoyed use of motor day pass to far ends of E Bearskin. Bad this time for mosquitoes. Cabin served well. One thing needs changed. The upper small windows need to be ventable to decrease heat in loft bed area.
David P A
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Thank you!
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) |
| General |
Some first-come, first-served sites are available within the campground |
| General |
Bears may frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food and garbage and be aware of your surroundings |
| General |
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. |
