Lake Bemidji State Park

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Enjoy the Sandy beach, bog boardwalk, forest trails, and paved Paul Bunyan State Trail, all near Bemidji.

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Exploring the Park

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Launch your boat to enjoy the large Lake Bemidji. The park offers 10 slips for guest use.
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Enjoy the large sandy beach on Lake Bemidji.
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Come in winter for miles of groomed ski trails.
Peggy Hubble / P&TC photo contest
Tamarac forests surround one of the smaller lakes in the park.
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Hike the boardwalk through the bog.
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Showy Ladyslippers are a common sight in the bog.
Terry Moffatt / P&TC photo contest

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

Camping

  • Drive-in ~ 95 Sites
  • Pull-through ~ 5 sites
  • Electric ~ 43 sites
  • Group Camp ~ Bass Creek and Lavinia Group Camps
  • Camper Cabin ~ 4

Activities

  • Picnic Area and Shelter
  • Naturalist Programs
  • Rentals ~ boats, canoes
  • Swimming Beach
  • Fishing Pier
  • Canoe Access
  • Volleyball
  • Playground
  • Gift Shop
  • Boat Launch
MNDNR Official Page - Lake Bemidji State Park

Events

at Lake Bemidji State Park
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Free Park Day

On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed! Free park days in 2026 Monday, January 19 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, June 13 Friday, November 27
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Free Park Day

On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed! Free park days in 2026 Monday, January 19 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, June 13 Friday, November 27

News

from Lake Bemidji State Park

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Friends of Lake Bemidji State Park

Support and enhance the resources of Lake Bemidji State Park.

Friends Since: 2007