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Bear Head Lake State Park

  • 9301 Bear Head State Park Road, Ely, MN 55731-8037 | Get Directions
  • Phone: 218-365-7229
  • Toll Free: (866) 857-2757
  • Fax: 218-365-7204
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Rates:

Park permits: $25 annual, $18 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $5 daily. Camping fees are separate.
  • Park permits: $25 annual, $18 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $5 daily. Camping fees are separate.
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Secluded in the Northwoods, this park contains pristine lakes and is home to nesting eagles, wolves, and moose. Explore miles of shoreline by canoe. Swim at the beach, picnic in the shelter building, or fish for walleye, bass, or trout. Plenty of camping opportunities can be found at the park. In the winter, try cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, or ice fishing.



On-Site Facilities & Services

  • Located on a Lake or River

On-Site Recreation

  • Swimming Beach
  • Fishing Boats Available
  • Canoes or Kayaks Available
  • Hiking Trail
  • Lake/River Access (Boat Ramp)
  • Dock Space/Slips/Mooring Buoys
  • Fishing Boat Motors Available
  • Cross Country Ski Trail (groomed)
  • Snowmobile Trail (groomed)
  • Snowshoes Available

Accommodations Policies

  • Open to the general public, no membership required

Other Date Information

  • Additional Date Information: Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily November through March, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily April through October.

Length of Stay

  • Daily site rental

Campground Features

  • Electric
  • Pets allowed in campsite
  • Open in fall
  • Open in winter
  • Camping Accessible to disabled
  • 50 amp
  • Flush toilets in campground
  • Group camp facilities
  • Hot showers in campground
  • Sanitary Dump Station
  • Secluded campsites

Number/Type of Campsites

  • Number of camping cabins: 5
  • Number of camping cabins available in winter: 5

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Directions

The park is located 18 miles east of Tower, MN. Take Highway 169 east to St. Louis County Highway 128. Take Highway 128 south 6 miles to the park.

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