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  4. Bear Head Lake State Park

Camping at Bear Head Lake State Park near Ely

State park · Ely · 85 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Secluded in the Northwoods, this park contains pristine lakes and is home to black bears, nesting eagles, wolves and moose. Stands of white and red pine trees tower over the birch, aspen and fir trees.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 71 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • River or water access
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

11 available sites

11 open of 85 sites
ASPN
Cabin / lodgingCamper Cabins loop
Available all 2 nights
$180 for 2 nights
$90/night · before taxes & fees
BIRC
Cabin / lodgingCamper Cabins loop
Available all 2 nights
$180 for 2 nights
$90/night · before taxes & fees
WHPN
Cabin / lodgingCamper Cabins loop
Available all 2 nights
$180 for 2 nights
$90/night · before taxes & fees
RDPN
Cabin / lodgingCamper Cabins loop
Available all 2 nights
$180 for 2 nights
$90/night · before taxes & fees
Site 59E
Tent · Up to 45 ftElectricBear Head Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
CEDR
Cabin / lodgingCamper Cabins loop
Available all 2 nights
$180 for 2 nights
$90/night · before taxes & fees
Site BP1
TentHookups not listedBear Head Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees
Site BP2
TentHookups not listedBear Head Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 86 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
BP2
bear head lake campground
✓✓$23
BP3
bear head lake campground
✓✓$23
BP1
bear head lake campground
✓✓$23
BP4
bear head lake campground
✓✓$23
BP5
bear head lake campground
✓✓$23
59E
bear head lake campground
✓✓$35
CEDR
camper cabins
✓✓$90
BIRC
camper cabins
✓✓$90
RDPN
camper cabins
✓✓$90
ASPN
camper cabins
From $46 for 2 nights
$23/night · Before taxes & fees
11 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Minnesota State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Minnesota State Parks ↗

11 openSites from $23/night
Book on Minnesota State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Electric Hookup
  • Food Locker
  • Heating
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Waterfront
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 50 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

9301 Bear Head State Park Road
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Bear Head Lake State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Bear Head Lake State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Bear Head Lake State Park have RV hookups?
50 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Bear Head Lake State Park?
Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Bear Head Lake State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservemn.usedirect.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 50 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 4 pull-through, 73 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 80 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com
Getting there
Listing 9301 Bear Head State Park Road (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Camp Bear Sign

3.2 mi from Bear Head Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $16/night
$32 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park

6.5 mi from Bear Head Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites $90/night
$180 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Minnesota State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights13 sites open for every night

Timber Trail Lodge and Resort

16.1 mi from Bear Head Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $100/night
$200 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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✓
✓
$90
WHPN
camper cabins
✓✓$90
WAT6
bear head lake campground
XX$23
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bear head lake campground
XX$25
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XX$25
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bear head lake campground
XX$25
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XX$25
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XX$25
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XX$25
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XX$25
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XX$25
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XX$25
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XX$25
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bear head lake campground
XX$25
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XX$25
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bear head lake campground
XX$25
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bear head lake campground
XX$25
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XX$25
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XX$25
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XX$25
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XX$25
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bear head lake campground
XX$25
23
bear head lake campground
XX$25
51
bear head lake campground
RR$25

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 71 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Adventure Awaits in the 2021 Heartland Mallard Pathfinder P16SRD
    Adventure Awaits in the 2021 Heartland Mallard Pathfinder P16SRD

    Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 71 mi from campground

    $100/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Kid Friendly Camping! 2022 Dutchmen Aspen Trail
    Kid Friendly Camping! 2022 Dutchmen Aspen Trail

    Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 10 · 162 mi from campground

    $159/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2022 Grand Design Transcend Xplor
    2022 Grand Design Transcend Xplor

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 8 · 179 mi from campground

    $150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Minnesota State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202619%3%0%
    Dec 202615%1%0%
    Jan 202716%1%0%
    Feb 202716%1%0%
    Mar 202711%0%0%
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    86 individual reservable campsites from Minnesota State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    86 sites · $23, $25/night

    Loops: Bear Head Lake Campground (79), Camper Cabins loop (5), Group Camp - tents only, no campers/RV's allowed loop (1), Guest House loop (1)

    11 open Nov 13–Nov 15