Bear Head Lake State Park, State park in Saint Louis County, Minnesota.
Bear Head Lake State Park encompasses 5,540 acres of natural terrain, featuring four lakes and extensive forest areas in northern Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources established this protected natural area in 1961 as part of the state park system expansion program.
Native American archaeological findings in the park territory date back to 4000 BCE, indicating long-term human presence in this region.
The park provides year-round facilities for camping, fishing, and hiking, with modern amenities including boat launches and maintained trail networks.
In 2010, this park received national recognition when it won first place as America's Favorite Park through 5.7 million online votes.
Location: St. Louis County
Inception: 1961
Website: https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00109
GPS coordinates: 47.79530,-92.07000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:57
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