George Washington State Forest's Bear Lake Campground sits within DNR Forestry land in Cook, Minnesota, open from mid-May through early September. The campground features a loop layout with pit toilets, drinking water, a covered picnic area, and a designated swimming area on the lake. Sites are not all directly lakeside. A mowed open field adjacent to the loop gives groups room to spread out. Campers wanting to explore camping near George Washington State Forest will find several comparable options in the area, including the George Washington State Forest Owen Lake Campground roughly six miles west. Mosquitoes are notably active here in summer. Access is available by drive-in, walk-in, or boat. Pets and alcohol are permitted.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBear Lake Campground (not Superior Hiking Trail) is located in Minnesota near Bigfork
Public CampgroundDirections
From Nashwauk take State Hwy. 65 (N) 23 mi. to Co. Rd. 52 (Venning Rd.); turn left (W) 2 mi.; turn left (S) 2.5 mi.
Coordinates
47.67800089 N
93.26700055 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 55 min from Duluth, MN
- 3 hrs 19 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 3 hrs 48 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 3 hrs 54 min from Fargo, ND
