Bear Paw Campground

Star4.71
304 reviews
Laporte, MN, USA

Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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January 2026

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Bear Paw 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

4.71

Top-Rated

Based on 304 reviews

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"Reviewers overwhelmingly praise Bear Paw Campground as a well‑maintained, peaceful lakeside campground in Itasca State Park with clean restrooms and showers, large sites and beautiful scenery. Guests highlight plentiful outdoor activities (hiking, biking, boating, fishing) and family- or dog-friendly facilities, while multiple reviewers note helpful hosts and convenient rentals nearby."

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Laporte, MN, USA
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Best Time to Camp at Bear Paw Campground

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Summer suits biking, camping and exploring Wilderness Drive in a state park.

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Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Northern Minnesota forest implies strong fall color and scenic appeal.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.0 / 5

Spring conditions variable (mud, bugs); no specific spring info provided.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
3.0 / 5
Top 18% in MN

Harsh MN winters limit camping but regionally offers winter recreation; not detailed here.

Planning Tips

    About Bear Paw 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

    4.7
    304 reviews
    Top-Rated
    Top-Rated
    Bear Paw Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviewers overwhelmingly praise Bear Paw Campground as a well‑maintained, peaceful lakeside campground in Itasca State Park with clean restrooms and showers, large sites and beautiful scenery. Guests highlight plentiful outdoor activities (hiking, biking, boating, fishing) and family- or dog-friendly facilities, while multiple reviewers note helpful hosts and convenient rentals nearby.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 304 reviews

    What Campers Love

    ["Well maintained, clean campground with very clean restrooms and shower houses","Beautiful lakeside scenery and lake views; easy access to Lake Itasca and sunsets","Plenty of activities: hiking,...
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    Based on 304 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    ["Treat food storage seriously: lock up food, use bear‑safe measures and consider bringing an air horn as suggested by reviewers","Drive slowly through the campground due to a narrow, rough...
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    Last updated January 13, 2026
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