East Bearskin Lake Campground
East Bearskin Lake Campground is a national forest campground in Minnesota. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 48.03694, -90.39389
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Other Recreation Concession Site, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (218)388 2292
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About East Bearskin Lake Campground
Overview East Bearskin Lake Campground is located on its namesake lake, at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. It is a perfect spot for visitors who want the experience found in Boundary Waters and the convenience of car camping. Visitors can reserve standard or walk-in tent sites, or rent small cabins that accommodate up to five or seven people. Canoeing, kayaking and motorized boating is available on East Bearskin Lake. The facility can be conveniently accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation Over a million acres in size, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness extends nearly 150 miles along the borders of the United States and Canada, containing over 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and over 2,000 designated campsites. The two eastern bays of the lake are within the boundaries of Boundary Waters, thus the campground attracts canoe enthusiasts. Portages link to Flour Lake. Entering the wilderness area requires a special permit. Day permits for non-motorized use are available at the campground, but overnight and motor use permits must be obtained in advance. More information on the Boundary Waters region can be found here. East Bearskin Lake features several shallow bays, making the campground and shoreline good places for wildlife watching. Moose, beavers, eagles, ducks, loons, songbirds and bears are the mos
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Como Oil and Fuel · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 113 designated routes (144 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bearskin Lake Campground | Public campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| East Bearskin Lake Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Golden Eagle Resort | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Flour Lake Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Flour Lake Campground | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| East Bearskin Lake #1 | Free campsite | 1.3 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.