Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2021

Peaceful and Beautiful

I stayed at BP#5, just on McKay Lake. It was beautiful and peaceful. The site is small. I had trouble finding space for my 4-man tent. There was no space for table and couldn't find a greatly spaced set of trees for a hammock. I was able to pitch very close to the fire pit (almost on top of it), because there was a fire ban in place and I wasn't going to be using it. Even though the space was so limited, it was far enough away from other sites, from the main trails, and from all roads that all you hear is the wind in the trees, the critters in the bush, and your own breathing. Picture perfect sunset. Lake is very cool and swimming is great! Stay away from the mush around the shore as there are leeches.

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  • Review photo of Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park by Chris W., August 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park by Chris W., August 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park by Chris W., August 20, 2021