About East Bearskin Lake Campground
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. Canoeing, kayaking and motorized boating is available on East Bearskin Lake. The facility can be conveniently accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Over a million acres in size, the [Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5202169) extends nearly 150 miles along the borders of the United States and Canada, containing over 1,200 miles of canoe routes…
- Fees: - Single Site: $22/night - Cabin: $80/night
- Season: May 10 – October 21
- Managed by: Superior National Forest, FS
- Where: 19 mi north of Grand Marais, MN · 48.03694, -90.39389
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cgt-Summer Home Road Cg Loop | Hiking | at camp | 0.8 mi |
| Cgt-Beaver Dam Small Loop | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Cgt-Summer Road Home Main | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Cgt-Summer Home Spur B | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Cgt-North-South Link A | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Cgt-Bear Cub World Cup Main Lo | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 3.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 19.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Golden Eagle Resort 1.2 mi
- Flour Lake Campground 1.3 mi
- East Bearskin Lake #1 1.3 mi
- Crocodile Lake #1 1.8 mi
- Campsite · 19 mi N of Grand Marais 2.3 mi
- Daniels Lake #2 2.7 mi