⚠️ Water quality issues in Beatrice Lake Campground
Due to lack of rain, the well at Beatrice Lake Campground is not recharging enough to keep up with demand. There may be sediment in the water. Please plan ahead and bring water from home OR fill containers at the fill station near the McCarthy Beach ranger station.
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Underground pipe leak impacting group camp and picnic shelter spigots An underground water supply line is broken. The water spigots at the picnic shelter and the group camp will remain off until the pipe is repaired. Water spigots are available at the beach, ranger station, and the dump station. We appreciate your patience. Updated Aug 24, 2026
Half a mile of sand on Sturgeon Lake, with shallow water running far enough out that children can wade it. Boat the five-lake chain, then take the ridge trails through pine and birch onto the Taconite State Trail.
Things to do
🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🏊 Swimming
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐎 Equestrian
Amenities & facilities
🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
🚻 Restrooms
👥 Group Sites
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
Camping options
Drive-in Sites
Electric Sites
Accessible Sites (4)
Walk-in Sites
Horse Camp
Group Camp
Entrance fee
$7 per vehicle — One-day vehicle permit $7; year-round permit $35 ($26 for an additional vehicle, $30 motorcycle, $12 with a disability permit). Free year-round permits for disabled veterans, active-duty military and members of Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes.
Hours
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Hours as published by Minnesota DNR. Check the official page before a long drive.