East Bearskin Lake Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 30 ft
- Sites
- 32
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- 4
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
East Bearskin Lake Campground
East Bearskin Lake Campground is located on East Bearskin Lake at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness . It is a perfect choice for people who want the flavor of the Boundary Waters and the convenience of car camping. Some sites are hike-in access. Site 2, 20, and 28 are rentable camper cabins named Alder, Aspen, and Tamarac. Aspen and Tamarac sleep 7 in 4 beds (bunks, single, and double) with two in the loft. Alder sleeps 5. There are foam mattresses, but no bedding, cooking facilities, or bathrooms; bring sleeping gear, wash basin, and a cook stove. A boat ramp at the campground allows access to the lake by both motorboats and canoes. Be aware that the two eastern bays of East Bearskin Lake are within the BWCAW and require permits for entry. Day permits for non-motorized use are available at the campground, but overnight and motor use permits must be applied for in advance. Downloadable information and map.
Before you go
Season
May 10 – October 21
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Single Site: $22/night • Cabin: $80/night
Restrictions
Maximum of nine people per site. There is space for one vehicle and one towed vehicle (such as a boat trailer). Additional vehicles on the site require additional half fee and must park on the spur. No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.