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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

(218)388 2292

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around East Bearskin Lake Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Honeymoon Bluff TrailheadTrailhead · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Border Route TrailHike · 65.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.8 mi from camp

  A long-distance route starting near Magnetic Rock Trailhead.

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• North Country National Scenic Trail (MN)Hike · 848.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 4.1 mi from camp

  The North Country Trail is a long-distance hiking trail in the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. Wikipedia

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• Morgan Lake Portage (EP 45)Trailhead · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Caribou Rock & Mossy Lake TrailheadTrailhead · 3.3 mi from campShow on map
• Brule Lake TrailHike · 6.5 mi long · 11.9 mi from camp

  Rugged 6.7 mile trail in the BWCA from Brule Lake to the Eagle Mountain trail. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Lima MountainPeak · 2,238 ft · 3.4 mi from camp

  Lima Mountain is a 2238-foot summit in Cook County, Minnesota. Wikipedia

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• Moose ViewingViewpoint · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• Rose FallsWaterfall · 4.5 mi from campShow on map
• Johnson FallsWaterfall · 6.3 mi from campShow on map
• Laurentian DivideViewpoint · 7.3 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Snowshoeing at Grand PortageSkiing and snowshoeing · 33.1 mi from camp

  Ask at the front desk to check out a pair of historic snowshoes for the day. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.