East Bearskin Lake Campground

Superior National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Grand Marais, MN, MN

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$86 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (111 reviews)

Season: Year-round

East Bearskin Lake Campground is located on its namesake lake, at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. It is a perfect spot for visitors who want the experience found in Boundary Waters and the convenience of car camping. Visitors can reserve standard or walk-in tent sites, or rent small cabins that accommodate up to five or seven people.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/east-bearskin-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.

East Bearskin Lake Campground offers car camping convenience at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with access to canoeing, kayaking, and motorized boating. Google reviewers rated it 4.4/5 stars, with campers praising the accommodating staff and scenic waterfront setting.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Red Fox, Common Loon, and Ruffed Grouse have been documented in the area within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for East Bearskin Lake Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground managed through Recreation.gov Choose the Alder Cabin if booking cabin accommodations within the campground Bring your own hookups or ensure RV is self-contained as most sites have no electrical hookups

Skip East Bearskin Lake Campground if: You need full RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer last-minute bookings — early reservation recommended due to high demand.

Best time to visit East Bearskin Lake Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with winter sports available, though seasonal operations noted in known issues.

Nearby campgrounds: Flour Lake Campground (GRAND MARAIS, MN), Iron Lake (Grand Marais, MN), Crescent Lake (Mn) (Tofte, MN), Trails End Campground (Grand Marais, MN).

Cell Phone Coverage at East Bearskin Lake Campground

Cell signal at East Bearskin Lake Campground (Grand Marais, MN): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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East Bearskin Lake Campground

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Grand Marais, MN, MN★ 4.3 (111 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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East Bearskin Lake Campground is located on its namesake lake, at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. It is a perfect spot for visitors who want the experience found in Boundary Waters and the convenience of car camping. Visitors can reserve standard or walk-in tent sites, or rent small cabins that accommodate up to five or seven people.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites4 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You prefer last-minute bookings — early reservation recommended due to high demand

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground managed through Recreation.gov

Choose the Alder Cabin if booking cabin accommodations within the campground

Bring your own hookups or ensure RV is self-contained as most sites have no electrical hookups

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round with winter sports available, though seasonal operations noted in known issues

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Red Fox, Common Loon, and Ruffed Grouse have been documented in the area within 8km of the campground.

Location

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Getting there →

East Bearskin Lake Campground is located 26 miles from Grand Marais, on the historic Gunflint Trail. From Duluth, take Highway 61 north to Grand Marais. Turn left (north) on Gunflint Trail and proceed about 26 miles to East Bearskin Road. Turn right and follow the signs to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Superior National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Superior National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does East Bearskin Lake Campground cost per night?+
East Bearskin Lake Campground costs $24–$86 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is East Bearskin Lake Campground open?+
East Bearskin Lake Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does East Bearskin Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at East Bearskin Lake Campground?+
East Bearskin Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at East Bearskin Lake Campground?+
East Bearskin Lake Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at East Bearskin Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at East Bearskin Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is East Bearskin Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
East Bearskin Lake Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$24 /night★ 4.3 (111)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Trails End Campground

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