Bear Head Lake State Park
9301 Bear Head State Park Rd, Ely, MN 55731
4,375 acres · 17 miles of trails
In boreal forests near the BWCA in Ely, leashed dogs explore 17 miles of trails in this state park. Dog-friendly spots offer shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Pack for black flies in summer.
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- Park
- Bear Head Lake State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Ely, Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 47.7894, -92.0786
- Size
- 4,375 acres
- Trail miles
- 17
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 620 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 4,375 acres of room
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Dog policy
4,375-acre boreal forest park near BWCA. Leashed dogs on 17 miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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