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Bear Head Lake State Park

9301 Bear Head State Park Rd, Ely, MN 55731
218-365-7229
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Ranked #8 of 20 attractions in Ely
Type: State Parks, Bodies of Water
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Fishing, Camping
Description: The park's namesake 674-acre lake is a prime spot for eyeing wildlife.
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Lakeville, Minnesota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Wonderful wooded setting in northern Minnesota. Great place to camp with large private campsites. Nice lake for fishing with boat rental. Wild blue berries in the summer and great tree color in the fall

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Scandia, Minnesota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

We spent a day here hiking the trails and jsut enjoying the park. The scenery is amazing, the trails were easy to hike and offered some great solidtude. Towering pines, northern lakes - everything you need for a great get away.

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Sexington
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

I went to bearhead lake park in december.. it was freezing.. :( and there were no bearheads... apparently i must say more..

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Shakopee, Minnesota
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26 reviews 26 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

We stayed at the Guesthouse -- which used to be the park ranger's home. The place is huge, well maintained, fully furnished (except for linens). Big refrigerator, modern stove, microwave, lots of cupboards, all kinds of pots & pans. Adjoining dining room with a beautiful pine dining room table, big enough for 10. Upstairs living room with nice couch, chairs,... More

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Minnesota
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5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

We spent a day at Bear Head Lake State Park and I think it's one of my favorites. We hiked and relaxed by the lake, which was peaceful and quiet, especially for a Labor Day weekend. I see why this was voted favorite park a couple years ago!

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

My boyfriend and I went camping here over Labor Day weekend. We camped on Becky Lake (backpack site #1). This was our first time ever hiking into a campsite, and it was quite the experience...we ended up arriving a little later and having to hike 1 mile into our campsite for the first time at 10 pm at night in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

The drive off the highway is well worth the privacy you'll find here. Campsites are nice sized and the shower/bathrooms very clean. The early morning here is amazing, so quiet. Maps/signage for the trails could be a little better. We stayed an extra night b/c we liked the setting so much. The Soundan Mine Tour just up the road near... More

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Minneapolis
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172 reviews 172 reviews
56 attraction reviews
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50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

You need to be into the outdoors and able to go to a pit toliet to appreaicate this place. The facilites are very good for a state park, but subpar compared to a nice resort. The shower is nice considering it is a public area in the woods, but if it were at a motel, It would be unacceptable with... More

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Minneapolis, MN
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37 reviews 37 reviews
16 attraction reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

This is a very nice state park on several beautiful lakes. The campsites are isolated and wooded, with lots of shade. It has a beautiful picnic ground and several boat landings, as well as camper cabins. Take a look for yourself!

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Onalaska, Wisconsin
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46 attraction reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

Nice on shore camp ground good shower/bath facilities bit of a trip to Ely if needed to go to town alot.

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