Bear Paw Campground
Open for camping from May through October. All sites require advance reservations through the Minnesota DNR reservation system. Showers and full restroom facilities are seasonally available during the camping season.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category. * WHERE...East central, central, north central, and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy smoke will continue. Some clearing will be possible on Friday before an area of low pressure will approach the region and push smoke back to the south and west across the alert area.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category. * WHERE...Northwest Minnesota * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Everyone will be affected by wildfire smoke in these concentrations. Minor trace amounts of ashfall are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Dense smoke will continue to spread westward across northern Minnesota along a quasi-stationary front. The smoke will persist until at least Friday, and this alert may need to be extended.
About
Bear Paw Campground is one of two main campgrounds in Itasca State Park, offering 79 campsites in a classic northwoods setting near the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The campground includes the popular Lakeview Loop positioned along Lake Itasca's shores, providing scenic water views and easy access to the park's extensive trail system and historic sites. The campground features a mix of electric and non-electric sites accommodating tents, trailers, and RVs up to 60 feet. Each site includes a fire ring with cooking grate and picnic table. Modern facilities include restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers, as well as an on-site dump station. Wireless internet access is available throughout the Bear Paw area, and ADA-accessible sites are available. Itasca State Park encompasses over 32,000 acres with more than 100 lakes, old-growth pine forests, and 49 miles of hiking trails. The park is famous as the source of the Mississippi River, where visitors can walk across the mighty river at its humble beginning.
Directions
From Park Rapids, head north on US-71 for approximately 20 miles, then follow signs to Itasca State Park. Bear Paw Campground is located within the park.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 - $2550 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 90ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (866) 857-2757 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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