Big Bog State Recreation Area
- 55716 Highway 72 NE
, Box 428, Waskish, MN - Phone: 218-647-8592
- Fax: 218-647-8730
- Visit Website
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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.
Open:
Year-RoundBig Bog State Recreation Area has been called Minnesota's last true wilderness. The 500-square mile peat bog is the largest in the lower 48 states. A mile-long boardwalk enables visitors to get a first-hand look at the unique plant and animal life of this rare resource. From orchids to carnivorous plants to rare birds, visitors will see a mixture of fascinating and rare resources. Fishing is excellent at this recreation area. Walleye and trophy northern pike are plentiful.
Located on a Lake or River
- TAMARAC
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a Lake or River
On-Site Recreation
- Swimming Beach
- Canoes or Kayaks Available
- Bicycle Rental
- Lake/River Access (Boat Ramp)
- Dock Space/Slips/Mooring Buoys
- Playground
- Snowmobile Trail (groomed)
Other Date Information
- Additional Date Information
: Reservations: www.stayatmnparks.com or 1-866-857-2757.
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
Campground Features
- Electric
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Camping Accessible to disabled
- Flush toilets in campground
- Hot showers in campground
- Pull-through sites
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of RV/Trailers Only
: 26 - Number of camping cabins
: 5 - TOTAL number of campsites
: 31
What's Nearby
Map
Directions
At Waskish, just south of the bridge.
