Recreation area

Bear Island Lake

Superior National Forest · Minnesota — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Bear Island Land has a sand beach and 4 back country campsites. There are resorts on portions of the shoreline on the lake. Nearby lakes include: Johnson Lake, One Pine Lake and Whisper Lake.

Getting there

Bear Island Lake is located 10 miles southwest of Ely on Highway 21. Turn West on Escape Road.

Activities

  • BOATING
  • FISHING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.