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Historic Gunflint Trail Lodging

Nothing helps you sleep more deeply than fresh air, soft beds and starlight in the window.

Pisten Bully groomer on Bearskin ski trail

Historic Gunflint Trail Lodging

More than 77 K of beautifully groomed cross-country ski trails through the deep woods. This is how cross-country skiing was meant to be.

Wilderness & Luxury, Creatures & Comfort

Beautiful Northwoods lodging located at the edge of the BWCA Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.


Sometimes the best way to reconnect is to disconnect.

How is it that when you set out to leave the world behind, the world is exactly what you discover? Lakes, trees, trails, a canoe in the water, and an outfitter to set you up. All right here by your Bearskin Lodge cabin on Minnesota’s famed Gunflint Trail. Nestled in the pristine woods of northeastern Minnesota between Lake Superior and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA wilderness). As far as you can get from the rest of the world.

“Of the many lodges strung out along the Gunflint, north of Grand Marais, Bearskin most elegantly combines the pleasures of wilderness and luxury, creatures and comfort”

— Minnesota Monthly
Moose in the flowers at Bearskin Lodge

Year-Round Discovery

Summer at Bearskin

Hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, relaxing — your options for outdoor activities at beautiful Bearskin Lodge are as countless as the brilliant stars in our summer sky.

Worms eye view of northern lights

Updated winter openings here

Privacy in a wilderness setting. Secluded cabins deeply nestled in white pines and birch trees. A healthy, active family-friendly, silent sports environment on the edge of Minnesota’s BWCA Wilderness.

Bearskin is hiring!

Experience life on the Gunflint Trail. Bearskin has 3 full-time, permanent jobs with lakeside housing starting in mid-May or early June, including the rarely available “couples” position.

Ski-in winter camping cabins

Ski or snowshoe in to one of Bearskin’s remote rustic winter cabins to experience a winter adventure! This is the best of both worlds, a rustic winter trip with ski-over access to Bearskin’s amenities.

Stay at Bearskin Lodge

Find your perfect getaway on the Gunflint Trail.