Bear Head Lake State Park
HollyRose M.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2020

Feels Like Wilderness

Stayed at a camper cabin- had the park to ourselves! Absolutely gorgeous. The drive off the main highway is a few miles, so you really end up out in the wilderness! We also appreciated that this park doesn’t allow hunting so you know you are safe during that season. 

The campground is along a series of winding lakes, with multiple access points to the water. Very spaced out and easy access to vaulted toilets and water. A couple of different fishing piers and docks right near the campground itself. Has electric and non-electric sites. Definitely impressed with the campground itself. Very pretty no matter where you camp. 

Park has:

- fishing pier

- hiking trails

- fish cleaning building

- stocked backcountry fishing lakes

- canoe rental

- a trail center with a community fire ring and comfy chairs

- dump station

- RV sanitation station

- camper cabins

- group camp

- swimming beach

- trailer access

- watercraft and backpack sites 

We enjoyed night walks and star gazing- we decided it was the best stars we had ever seen! Even saw shooting stars. Cooked some great meals, and enjoyed the hiking club walk through the woods to some super-secret small lakes. 

Checked out the group site- so cool. Right on the water with a personal dock and toilets.

This park is truly in the wilderness, felt like actually being in the Boundary Waters! Crystal clear water, thick gorgeous forests, and an amazing sky. 

Head into Ely, maybe 20 mins, if you need supplies or a break from the woods. Also can access the BWCAW there too. 

We appreciated that this park is open year-round, but can’t wait to go back in the summer!

SiteCamper Cabin BIRCH
Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Bear Head Lake State Park by HollyRose M., December 1, 2020
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