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
Daniel L
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
bathrooms were terrible, had not been emptied for months and smell was horrendous, worst bathrooms for any forest service campground I have visited for years. Campground itself is a nice campground.
Ilhan A
VerifiedJuly 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
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Bryan T
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: Tamarac Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Enjoyed the solitude and scenery at East Bearskin Campground. The camper cabin we stayed in was a perfect blend of roughing it and having it easy. There aren't many options like this for those of us who like to bring our dogs along. Easy access to the lake was a bonus and we enjoyed paddling our kayaks and catching a few smallmouth while at it. Definitely plan to be back again!
Dave S
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: Jack Pine Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Stayed in the jack pine camper cabin the night before heading into BWCA. Cabin was clean and quiet. Toilets were good
Brian M
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: Jack Pine Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
The cabin was the perfect place to stay just before our trip to the BWCA.
Jordan W
VerifiedJune 22, 2022 • Stayed at: Tamarac Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Really nice campground, really nice cabin. Only issue was some problems with the screens on the little screen porch. That said, we were thrilled to have a screen porch in the first place. Overall, 8/10, highly highly recommend you stay here the night before a BWCA trip. It's so, so convenient to get a good nights rest and wake up early and get them boats in the water.
Brad K
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Location is great. Boat launch is wide and deep. The campsite is stayed at #26 is pretty close to a camper cabin, which was disappointing. All-in-all a nice place
Chad C
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Wonderful campground with a nice lodge nearby! Easily can get your canoe on the water or rent from the lodge. Lots of waterfalls nearby. We stayed in site 16, pretty close to a wetland area so a little buggy.
Joe S
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: Alder Cabin, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campgrounds
Christy C
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: EAST BEARSKIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Remote North Woods campsite fit our camping needs. The spaces are quiet and the Boundary Waters accessible. We loved our stay.
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. |
