Chase Point Campground sits in Scenic State Park near Bigfork, where some of Minnesota's last virgin white and red pine stands frame Coon and Sandwick Lakes. The park offers 36 drive-in sites, boat-in sites, and a primitive backpack loop, with fees running $8–$10 per night. A sandy swimming beach, historic CCC lodge, and the Chase Point Trail's lake overlooks anchor a quiet northwoods escape.
Overnight facilities include drive-in campsites, boat-in sites, backpack sites, and a cabin on site.
Historical Significance
The Civilian Conservation Corps built the park's historic lodge and other structures in the 1930s. The lodge houses interpretive displays that document the CCC's work and the region's logging history.Weather and SeasonsSummer delivers the warmest, most accessible conditions. Daytime highs typically sit in the low 70s to low 80s°F with cool nights in the 40s–50s. Water recreation peaks, trails are fully thawed, and wildflowers and bird activity are abundant. Expect moderate crowds on summer weekends, but weekdays and early or late summer still feel peaceful. Mosquitoes are a persistent presence. Bring repellent.
Natural Features and SceneryTowering cathedral pines. Virgin red and white pine that survived the logging era. Shade the campground and trails. The Chase Point Trail climbs to panoramic overlooks where Coon and Sandwick Lakes spread below, their clear water reflecting the forest canopy. A swimming beach and boardwalk give shoreline access for paddlers and swimmers. Civilian Conservation Corps structures from the 1930s, including a historic lodge with interpretive displays, sit among the pines and add a human layer to the woods.
Scenic ViewsScenic overlooks on the Chase Point Trail provide views of Coon and Sandwick Lakes; lakeshore and trail viewpoints offer classic northern-woods lake scenery.