Bear Head Lake Campground

Star4.55
68 reviews
Bear Head Lake Campground
Scenic ViewsPeace & QuietSummer Destination

Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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February 2026

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February 2026
Bear Head Lake Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.55

Top-Rated

Based on 68 reviews

67 Google reviews

Most mentioned

cleanrestroomsspacioushiking

Some mention

mosquitoes

"Campers consistently praise Bear Head Lake Campground as a clean, well‑maintained, and scenic state park with large, private sites under majestic white pines and excellent lake access. Reviewers highlight good cabins, modern restrooms and trail center, helpful staff, abundant wildlife, and strong hiking and paddling opportunities; the few negatives are mosquitoes and the distance to stores/gas."

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Best Time to Camp at Bear Head Lake Campground

Best
Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5
Top 14% in MN

Prime season for hiking, swimming and paddling on Bear Head Lake.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Forest setting likely offers fall color and continued hiking/solitude appeal.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.5 / 5

Spring opens hiking and water access but can be muddy; wildlife/fresh greenery likely appealing.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.5 / 5

No winter services/programs noted; Minnesota winters may permit limited winter use but unknown.

Planning Tips

    About Bear Head Lake Campground

    Your outdoor fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down -- pitch a tent and spend the night! Attend evening naturalist activities, take a moonlit walk, or just sit around your campfire roasting marshmallows and telling stories.
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    Policies & Safety

    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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    Reviews

    4.6
    68 reviews
    Top-Rated
    Top-Rated
    Bear Head Lake Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Campers consistently praise Bear Head Lake Campground as a clean, well‑maintained, and scenic state park with large, private sites under majestic white pines and excellent lake access. Reviewers highlight good cabins, modern restrooms and trail center, helpful staff, abundant wildlife, and strong hiking and paddling opportunities; the few negatives are mosquitoes and the distance to stores/gas.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 68 reviews

    What Campers Love

    ["Clean, modern restrooms and a new Trail Center/pavilion","Large, private, wooded campsites—many under large white pines","Lakeside sites (several reviewers recommend sites in the 50s and loop...
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    Based on 68 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    ["Reserve early—popular campsites (especially lakeside in the 50s and loop 1–24) fill fast","Bring plenty of insect repellent and expect mosquitoes during peak seasons","Bring food, fuel, and...
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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