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13 sites
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2 sites
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About East Bearskin Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 19
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Fishing
Spring
Canoeing
Kayaking
Motor Boat
Paddling
Summer
Canoeing
Kayaking
Motor Boat
Paddling
Fall
Canoeing
Kayaking
Motor Boat
Paddling
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (242)
What Guests Are Saying
East Bearskin Lake Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained site, praised for its cleanliness and exceptional access to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and canoeing. Campers appreciate the privacy of the campsites, as well as the friendly management at Bearskin Lodge. While some noted issues with toilet paper supplies and the distance to water, overall, visitors enjoy the serene atmosphere and plan to return for future trips.
What Guests Are Saying
East Bearskin Lake Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained site, praised for its cleanliness and exceptional access to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and canoeing. Campers appreciate the privacy of the campsites, as well as the friendly management at Bearskin Lodge. While some noted issues with toilet paper supplies and the distance to water, overall, visitors enjoy the serene atmosphere and plan to return for future trips.
Review Summary
Grzegorz M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great place
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
Michael G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Michael G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
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!!!
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.
Sara F
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Lovely campground nestled away off the Gunflint Trail.
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.
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.
Elevation: 527 feet
27 mi drive to downtown Grand Marais (about 37 min)
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: September 6, 2026
