Bear Head Lake State Park
Overview
Bear Head Lake State Park is a state park campground offering developed campsites and boat access as described in guest reports. The available information highlights on-site camping loops and numbered sites referenced by visitors.
Visitors report onsite restroom and bathroom facilities described as clean, modern, and updated, and note a nearby water source. Accounts also reference a marina and multiple small docks adjacent to the campground where boats can be tied up. Campsites are described as generally large, spread out, and shaded by mature pines; specific loops and site numbers were mentioned by guests (loops 1–24 and sites in the 50s were noted as desirable and next to the water).
Guest comments characterize the campground as large yet providing a sense of privacy. Reports mention fall foliage and waking up to lake views, and one account references enjoying a bonfire under a sky full of stars. Multiple visitors noted the combination of spacious, well-spaced sites, clean restroom buildings, and locations that provide direct access to the lake via docks or the marina.
In summary, visitor-sourced details emphasize clean, modern restroom facilities, a nearby water source, boat docks and a marina, and roomy, spread-out campsites—with loops 1–24 and sites in the 50s highlighted as waterfront options. Comments also note seasonal fall colors and opportunities for fires at individual sites as described by guests.
Location
Bear Head Lake State ParkEly, Minnesota 55731
Nearby Campgrounds
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- Fisherman's Point Campground Office — Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota 20.5 miles away
- Big Rice Lake — Virginia, Minnesota 20.5 miles away
- Wakemup Bay Campground — Cook, Minnesota 25.0 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Head Lake State Park
Does Bear Head Lake State Park allow pets?
No, Bear Head Lake State Park does not allow pets.