Bear Paw Guesthouse

Star4.71
304 reviews
Laporte, MN
Summer 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 Paw Guesthouse
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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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"Campers consistently praise Bear Paw Guesthouse for its beautiful, well‑maintained campsites on Lake Itasca with clean restrooms and showers, abundant trails, fishing, and family‑friendly activities. Reviewers highlight friendly staff and helpful hosts, dog‑friendly sites, and easy access to rentals and water activities, while noting a remote, peaceful setting with great scenery and sunsets."

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Laporte, MN
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Best Time to Camp at Bear Paw Guesthouse

Best
Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.5 / 5
Top 14% in MN

Island, shaded sites and hiking trails make summer a peak season attraction.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
3.5 / 5

Scenic hiking and foliage likely appealing in fall, though not specified.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.0 / 5

Spring likely usable but details on season opening and conditions are missing.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5

No winter info; MN winters may limit access and services on an island.

Planning Tips

    About Bear Paw Guesthouse

    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 Guesthouse is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Campers consistently praise Bear Paw Guesthouse for its beautiful, well‑maintained campsites on Lake Itasca with clean restrooms and showers, abundant trails, fishing, and family‑friendly activities. Reviewers highlight friendly staff and helpful hosts, dog‑friendly sites, and easy access to rentals and water activities, while noting a remote, peaceful setting with great scenery and sunsets.
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    Based on 304 reviews

    What Campers Love

    ["Beautiful, well‑maintained campground and scenic lake views","Clean restrooms and shower facilities (frequently described as wonderful/new)","Plenty of family activities: hiking, biking,...
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    Based on 304 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    ["Take food storage seriously: lock food up, secure trash, and consider bringing an air horn for wildlife deterrence","Fill potable water at the dump station if needed — don’t expect water at every...
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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