Lake Bemidji State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 143 campsitesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 308-2300
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Alert Park alertCheck the seasonal update for the latest information about park amenities before your visit.
Posted by the park 2026-10-24. Official alert
Weather Special Deer HuntsThree deer hunts will be held in the park over the next few months. • October 16-18 Youth Hunt and Adult Learn to Hunt • November 7-10 Firearms… (more)
Three deer hunts will be held in the park over the next few months. • October 16-18 Youth Hunt and Adult Learn to Hunt • November 7-10 Firearms Hunt • December 4-6 Muzzleloader Hunt The park and trails are open during the hunts. Visitors are encouraged to wear blaze orange or pink clothing when visiting the trails. The ranger station will have blaze orange vests and hats available for visitors to borrow during office hours. Learn more about the MNDNR White-Tailed Deer Management Plan.
Posted by the park 2026-10-24. Official alert
Partial closure Trail UpdatesThe storm that passed through Bemidji on June 21, 2025, affected every acre of the park. Some areas experienced only minor branch loss, while others… (more)
The storm that passed through Bemidji on June 21, 2025, affected every acre of the park. Some areas experienced only minor branch loss, while others saw entire sections of forest flattened. Since the storm, MNDNR staff have worked tirelessly to clear the trails. Although most trails are now open, some sections are more complex and require specialized equipment and careful planning. The goal is to reopen all trails as quickly and safely as possible for your use. The trails that are closed are: • Rocky Point Trail from intersection N to Birchmont Beach Road • Fish Hawk Trails • Lakeside Trail
Posted by the park 2026-10-24. Official alert
Overview
Lake Bemidji State Park is a 1,614-acre park in Beltrami County, about 4 miles northeast of Bemidji.
Visitors come for golf, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and fishing. The official site lists about 28 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 143 campsites across 4 camping areas, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, and showers. There are also cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Daily | 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. | — |
| Campground | Campground is open. In winter, one non-electric and one electric site are available. The group camps are closed in winter. | ||
| Park | Electric sites: The campground has 43 electric sites and 52 non-electric sites. Electric sites have 20 and 30 amp service. Lavinia Group Camp has 5 electric hook-ups with 20/30/50 amp service. Drinking water: Drinking water is located at the spigots and bubblers located throughout the campground and day-use area. Lavinia Group Camp has a drinking fountain with jug filler. A spigot for filling water bottles and jugs is located on the outside, SW corner of the ranger station and is available year-round. Showers: Shower facilities are located at the Pine Lane and Aspen Lane sanitation buildings. An outdoor shower for rinsing is located at the beach bathroom building. RVs: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 4 p.m. If you have a reservation, you may go directly to your campsite. Visit the ranger station during business hours if you need assistance. Campsite occupancy is limited to one camping shelter, one vehicle and six people. Confirm that your campsite is sized correctly to accommodate the length of your RV plus tow vehicle and any slide-outs BEFORE you arrive. Site 48 is narrow and difficult to back in to. Pets are allowed in campgrounds. For the comfort and safety of your pet, other visitors, and wildlife, pets must be attended at all times and restrained on a leash or in an enclosure. Dump station: The dump station is OFF for the season. Programs: Naturalist programs are being offered year-round. Check out the Events Calendar to see what is happening in the park. Trails: The park has 11 miles of hiking trails, 1.3 miles of surfaced bike trail and 5 miles of mountain bike trails. In winter, the park maintains 8 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and 3 miles of groomed snowmobile trails which connect to trails outside the park. Water: Seasonal water is turned OFF for the season. Bathrooms: Seasonal bathrooms with sinks and flush toilets are located at the Pine Lane, Aspen Lane, Oak Lane, and beach buildings. The Visitor Center has bathrooms that are open year-round as the building is staffed. Vault toilets are available throughout the park and are open year-round. Campgrounds: Campground is open. In winter, one non-electric and one electric site are available. The group camps are closed in winter. Rentals: • Summer Rental Items: Bicycles, canoes, kayacks, row boats, track chair, volleyball, and horseshoes. Winter Rental Items: Snowshoes, children's skis All Year Items: Colorblind corrective glasses and kits-> kid's discovery, art, birding and sensory. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Open Daily 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM, as staffing permits
Campground is open. In winter, one non-electric and one electric site are available. The group camps are closed in winter.
Electric sites: The campground has 43 electric sites and 52 non-electric sites. Electric sites have 20 and 30 amp service. Lavinia Group Camp has 5 electric hook-ups with 20/30/50 amp service. Drinking water: Drinking water is located at the spigots and bubblers located throughout the campground and day-use area. Lavinia Group Camp has a drinking fountain with jug filler. A spigot for filling water bottles and jugs is located on the outside, SW corner of the ranger station and is available year-round. Showers: Shower facilities are located at the Pine Lane and Aspen Lane sanitation buildings. An outdoor shower for rinsing is located at the beach bathroom building. RVs: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 4 p.m. If you have a reservation, you may go directly to your campsite. Visit the ranger station during business hours if you need assistance. Campsite occupancy is limited to one camping shelter, one vehicle and six people. Confirm that your campsite is sized correctly to accommodate the length of your RV plus tow vehicle and any slide-outs BEFORE you arrive. Site 48 is narrow and difficult to back in to. Pets are allowed in campgrounds. For the comfort and safety of your pet, other visitors, and wildlife, pets must be attended at all times and restrained on a leash or in an enclosure. Dump station: The dump station is OFF for the season. Programs: Naturalist programs are being offered year-round. Check out the Events Calendar to see what is happening in the park. Trails: The park has 11 miles of hiking trails, 1.3 miles of surfaced bike trail and 5 miles of mountain bike trails. In winter, the park maintains 8 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and 3 miles of groomed snowmobile trails which connect to trails outside the park. Water: Seasonal water is turned OFF for the season. Bathrooms: Seasonal bathrooms with sinks and flush toilets are located at the Pine Lane, Aspen Lane, Oak Lane, and beach buildings. The Visitor Center has bathrooms that are open year-round as the building is staffed. Vault toilets are available throughout the park and are open year-round. Campgrounds: Campground is open. In winter, one non-electric and one electric site are available. The group camps are closed in winter. Rentals: • Summer Rental Items: Bicycles, canoes, kayacks, row boats, track chair, volleyball, and horseshoes. Winter Rental Items: Snowshoes, children's skis All Year Items: Colorblind corrective glasses and kits-> kid's discovery, art, birding and sensory.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: a state park vehicle permit (one-day $7 or year-round $35) is required for every vehicle; same price for residents and nonresidents. Four free park days per year. Iron Range OHV SRA states 'There is no entrance fee'.
Statewide fee rule from Minnesota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Minnesota park passes
- Year-round vehicle permit — $35. Unlimited visits to every Minnesota state park and recreation area for 12 months from the month of purchase Details
- One-day vehicle permit — $7. One day, one vehicle Details
- Additional year-round vehicle permit — $26. Additional vehicles owned by a year-round permit holder Details
- Year-round motorcycle permit — $30. Motorcycle, 12 months Details
- One-day group permit — $5. Group vehicles, one day Details
From the Minnesota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Reserve MN (US eDirect)
- Phone
- 866-857-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
No extra shelters are permitted on the camper cabin sites; no smoking or pets. Hikers, dog-walkers and snowshoers are also permitted on the packed and untracked sections of trail leading to the Rocky Point Overlook, Sundew Pond Overlook and bog boardwalk. Pets are allowed in campgrounds. For the comfort and safety of your pet, other visitors, and wildlife, pets must be attended at all times and restrained on a leash or in an enclosure.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites 95 Sites — Majority of sites provide woodland shade. Some provide privacy of a secluded site. In winter, one site is available for drive-in. Other sites are available on a walk-in basis after snow cover. | 95 | ShowersRVs up to 50 Feet | — |
| Pull-Through Sites 5 Sites — Two of the five pull-through sites are electric. | 5 | Showers | — |
| Electric Sites 43 Sites — All sites are 30 amp. | 43 | ElectricShowersRVs up to 50 Feet | — |
| Group Camp Bass Creek & Lavinia Group Camps — Lavinia Group Camp accommodates up to 50 people. There are five 50-amp electric hookups for RVs and a large tenting area. Drinking water is available, but there are no water hookups.
Bass Creek Group Camp accommodates up to 30 people. Sites are rustic with vault toilets. Tents only. Water is available at the parking lot. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites — 95 Sites: Majority of sites provide woodland shade. Some provide privacy of a secluded site. In winter, one site is available for drive-in. Other sites are available on a walk-in basis after snow cover.
Pull-Through Sites — 5 Sites: Two of the five pull-through sites are electric.
Electric Sites — 43 Sites: All sites are 30 amp.
RV Length Limit — 50 Feet: Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Accessible Sites — 4 Sites: The campground has four accessible drive-in sites. Two of these sites are electric.
Group Camp — Bass Creek & Lavinia Group Camps: Lavinia Group Camp accommodates up to 50 people. There are five 50-amp electric hookups for RVs and a large tenting area. Drinking water is available, but there are no water hookups.
Bass Creek Group Camp accommodates up to 30 people. Sites are rustic with vault toilets. Tents only. Water is available at the parking lot.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camper Cabins4 — All four camper cabins have heat and electricity and are available year-round. Each has a screened porch and an outdoor fire ring and picnic table. No extra shelters are permitted on the camper cabin sites; no smoking or pets. Tamarack Cabin - Wheelchair accessible; sleeps 5 Spruce Cabin - Sleeps 6 Balsam Cabin - Sleeps 6 Maple Cabin - Wheelchair accessible; sleeps 5 More information on camper cabins.
Accessible Lodging — 2 accessible camper cabins: Tamarack and Maple camper cabins are accessible.
Camper Cabins — 4: All four camper cabins have heat and electricity and are available year-round. Each has a screened porch and an outdoor fire ring and picnic table. No extra shelters are permitted on the camper cabin sites; no smoking or pets.
Tamarack Cabin - Wheelchair accessible; sleeps 5
Spruce Cabin - Sleeps 6
Balsam Cabin - Sleeps 6
Maple Cabin - Wheelchair accessible; sleeps 5
More information on camper cabins.
Spruce Cabin - Sleeps 6
Balsam Cabin - Sleeps 6
Maple Cabin - Wheelchair accessible; sleeps 5
More information on camper cabins.
Things to do
CampingFishingRanger and interpretive programsPicnickingCanoeing and kayakingGolfSwimmingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessible (summer) | 2 mi | — | 2 milesAccessibleAccessible |
| Self-Guided (summer) | 1 mi | — | 1 mile — The trails include the boardwalk and the Rocky Point trail.Self-Guided |
| Hiking (summer) | 11 mi | — | 11 miles — Easy to moderate trails that take you through areas of maturing pine, aspen and hardwoods.Hiking |
| Paved Bike (summer) | 1.3 mi | — | 1.3 miles — Rental bikes are available first-come, first-served. Bring your own helmets. The bikes are most comfortable for people 5'2" and taller. Trail connects with the Paul Bunyan State Trail.Paved Bike |
| Unpaved Bike (summer) | 5 mi | — | 5 miles — Within the park.Unpaved Bike |
| Boardwalk (summer) | — | — | Bog Walk, Sundew Pond, & Bass Creek — You will have about a one-mile hike to the 1/4 mile boardwalk that leads into the bog. Late May through mid-July is peak of blooming season for orchids including the showy lady slippers which peaks in late June.Boardwalk |
| Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic (winter) | 8 mi | — | 8 miles — The park has universal cross-country skis to check out at the ranger station. A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required on groomed ski trails for skiers age 16 and up.Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic |
| Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Skate (winter) | 1.3 mi | — | 1.3 Miles — 1.3 miles of skate skiing trails in the park. Additionally, there are 28 miles of trails within 5-miles of the park that are part of the Minnesota Ski Trail system.Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Skate |
| Snowmobile (winter) | 3 mi | — | 3 Miles — Trails connect with extensive trail system that continues beyond the park.Snowmobile |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Anywhere in Park — The park rents snowshoes at the park office. Snowshoers are asked to stay off groomed ski trails.Snowshoe |
| Other (winter) | — | — | Winter hiking — Winter hiking is available along the plowed roads and parking lots which make a one-mile loop. Hikers, dog-walkers and snowshoers are also permitted on the packed and untracked sections of trail leading to the Rocky Point Overlook, Sundew Pond Overlook and bog boardwalk. Walking and snowshoeing is not allowed on groomed, cross-country ski trails.Other |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Accessible — 2 miles
Summer — Self-Guided — 1 mile: The trails include the boardwalk and the Rocky Point trail.
Summer — Hiking — 11 miles: Easy to moderate trails that take you through areas of maturing pine, aspen and hardwoods.
Summer — Paved Bike — 1.3 miles: Rental bikes are available first-come, first-served. Bring your own helmets. The bikes are most comfortable for people 5'2" and taller. Trail connects with the Paul Bunyan State Trail.
Summer — Unpaved Bike — 5 miles: Within the park.
Summer — Boardwalk — Bog Walk, Sundew Pond, & Bass Creek: You will have about a one-mile hike to the 1/4 mile boardwalk that leads into the bog. Late May through mid-July is peak of blooming season for orchids including the showy lady slippers which peaks in late June.
Winter — Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic — 8 miles: The park has universal cross-country skis to check out at the ranger station.
A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required on groomed ski trails for skiers age 16 and up.
Winter — Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Skate — 1.3 Miles: 1.3 miles of skate skiing trails in the park. Additionally, there are 28 miles of trails within 5-miles of the park that are part of the Minnesota Ski Trail system.
Winter — Snowmobile — 3 Miles: Trails connect with extensive trail system that continues beyond the park.
Winter — Snowshoe — Anywhere in Park: The park rents snowshoes at the park office. Snowshoers are asked to stay off groomed ski trails.
Winter — Other — Winter hiking: Winter hiking is available along the plowed roads and parking lots which make a one-mile loop. Hikers, dog-walkers and snowshoers are also permitted on the packed and untracked sections of trail leading to the Rocky Point Overlook, Sundew Pond Overlook and bog boardwalk. Walking and snowshoeing is not allowed on groomed, cross-country ski trails.
Trail conditions: The park has 11 miles of hiking trails, 1.3 miles of surfaced bike trail and 5 miles of mountain bike trails. In winter, the park maintains 8 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and 3 miles of groomed snowmobile trails which connect to trails outside the park.
Swimming
Swimming Beach — Within the park
Boating and paddling
Boat Access
Boat Docks: The marina includes a loading ramp and eight docks.
Canoe Access — At Boat Marina
Fishing
Fishing Pier — Wheelchair accessible
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Group facilities
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
Accessible Sites — 4 Sites: The campground has four accessible drive-in sites. Two of these sites are electric.
Accessible Lodging — 2 accessible camper cabins: Tamarack and Maple camper cabins are accessible.
Camper Cabins — 4: All four camper cabins have heat and electricity and are available year-round. Each has a screened porch and an outdoor fire ring and picnic table. No extra shelters are permitted on the camper cabin sites; no smoking or pets.
Tamarack Cabin - Wheelchair accessible; sleeps 5
Spruce Cabin - Sleeps 6
Balsam Cabin - Sleeps 6
Maple Cabin - Wheelchair accessible; sleeps 5
More information on camper cabins.
Showers — Wheelchair accessible: Two shower facilities are located in the campground. Facilities generally are available from mid-May to mid-October.
Read more from the park
Flush Toilets — Wheelchair accessible: In the campground, the beach area, and picnic grounds. Generally available from mid-May through mid-Oct.
Fishing Pier — Wheelchair accessible
Accessible — 2 miles
All-Terrain Track Chair: One all-terrain, electric powered chair that may be used on designated trails within the park.
- Reserve the chair
- Map of designated trails
- Learn more about track chairs
Color Vision Glasses: The park now has glasses available that help many people with red-green color deficiencies see colors outdoors! First come, first served - stop by the ranger station to borrow a pair.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3401 State Park Road Northeast
Bemidji, MN 56601 - Nearest town
- Bemidji — about 4 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.5406, -94.8358
- Phone
- (218) 308-2300
- lakebemidji.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
10 minutes north of Bemidji off Highway 71 N. Watch for and follow park signage.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 24, 2026
- MN DNR A-Z list of state parks and recreation areas (park IDs in server-rendered <noscript> links) + state waysides page; details from the compass feature_detail JSON API used by park.html
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology