Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park
Reviewed Sep. 28, 2018

Great for biking

Bear Paw is one of two main campgrounds and the one closest to Lake Itasca. Sites are spaced a good distance apart but most are back to back so limited privacy. Bathrooms were very clean but no hooks. Wide paved (some boardwalk) bike paths but not as good for hiking. Unpaved trails are not accessible from the campground on foot. Driving along Wilderness Drive (or biking it) is beautiful, especially in the fall. A visit to the Headwaters is also a must (we walked on the paved bike path to get there; it is closer to Pine Ridge campground). There is a gift shop and small cafe there (food is expensive and mediocre). Large park and very beautiful and well maintained roads and bike path. Very limited cell service (Verizon).

  • Review photo of Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2018
  • Review photo of Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2018
  • Review photo of Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2018
  • Review photo of Bear Paw Campground — Itasca State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2018