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Bemidji, MN
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Lake Bemidji State Park

3401 State Park Road Northeast
Bemidji, MN 56601

218-308-2300

This park is the perfect playground any time of year,offering visitors swimming, boating, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, camping, biking, picnicking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and year-round naturalist-led activities.

Hikers can explore the beauty of a tamarack bog carpeted with showy lady's slippers, pitcher plants, dragon's mouth, grass pink, and insect-eating sundews. Most flowers are blooming in the bog during late spring and early summer.

Park Highlights:CampingFishingUnique EcosystemBog WalkEagle/Osprey ViewingLake RecreationCampingDrive-in Sites 95 SitesMajority 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 SitesTwo of the five pull-through sites are electric.Electric Sites 43 SitesAll sites are 30 amp.RV Length Limit 50 FeetLength is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.Wheelchair Accessible Sites 4 SitesTwo of these sites are electric.Group Camp Bass Creek & Lavinia Group CampsLavinia Group Camp accommodates up to 50 people, five 50-amp electric hookups for RVs, a large tenting area and has its own water supply.Bass Creek Group Camp accommodates up to 30 people. Sites are rustic with vault toilets. Tents only. Water available at the parking lot.TrailsSummerWheelchair Accessible 2 MilesSelf Guided 1 MileThe trails include the boardwalk and the Rocky Point trail.Hiking 11 MilesEasy to moderate trails that take you through areas of maturing pine, aspen and hardwoods. No winter hiking trails.Paved Bike 1.3 MilesRental bikes are available first-come, first-served at $5/hour or $25/day. Bring your own helmets. The bikes are most comfortable for people 5'2" and taller.Mountain Bike 5 MilesWithin the park.Boardwalk Bog Walk, Sundew Pond, & Bass CreekYou 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.WinterCross Country Skiing 8 MilesGroomed for classical skiing. The park has universal x-c skis to check out at the park office.Skate-Skiing 1.3 Miles1.3 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.Snowmobile 3 MilesTrails connect with extensive trail system that continues beyond the park.Snowshoe Anywhere in ParkThe park rents snowshoes at the park office. Snowshoers are asked to stay off groomed ski trails.Recreation FacilitiesSummerPicnic Area Adjacent to the lake and beachThe picnic area is shaded with a nice view of the lake. It includes picnic tables and fire rings.Picnic Shelter Enclosed ShelterLocated at the beach, the picnic shelter includes fireplace, tables and electric outlets. This facility may be reserved by calling the park office.PlaygroundVolleyball In Picnic AreaA regulation volleyball court is available at the picnic/beach area. Guests may borrow the volleyball at park office.Canoe Access Same as Boat AccessGolf Course Within 10 MilesOne of the local golf courses is located just outside the park. Others are in and near the city of Bemidji. All are public courses.WinterWarming House Trail CenterThe park's Visitor Center is the winter warming house with tables and flush toilets.OtherIn winter, universal x-c skis, snowshoe rental available daily during regular office hours.WaterFishing Pier Wheelchair accessibleSwimming Beach Within the parkCanoe Access At Boat MarinaOther Boat Marina/Fish Cleaning houseConcrete boat ramp along with 10 slips for guest use. Be aware that access to the launch ramp may be difficult for larger motor homes. There is a 7 ton limit on the bridge to access the boat launch ramp. For vehicles that exceed this weight there is a public access located 2 miles from the park. Fish cleaning house is adjacent to the marina.

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