State Forest · Minnesota
Bemis Hill Campground
State Forest · Minnesota, United States · in Beltrami Island State Forest
- Sites
- 10
- Cost
- $17 per night, $22 for an equestrian site, taxes included
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,250 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 218-425-7504
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Bemis Hill Campground has six drive-in campsites and four equestrian campsites. All are considered "primitive," designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. Campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table. In addition, vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water are available.
Horse campground features: The four equestrian campsites have tie rails, manure disposal, mounting areas, and a picnic shelter. Additional 15 horse trailer /truck parking is available across the road from the campground.
The campground also offers a winter sledding slope, a shelter, and access to snowmobile trails. There is good hunting and berry picking near the campground.
10 primitive campsites (6 drive-in, 4 equestrian). First come, first served for individual sites; pay the camping fee online on the day you arrive, or at a state park ranger station. Managed from Hayes Lake State Park (218-425-7504). In Beltrami Island State Forest.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | -5° | -32° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 18° | -3° | -36° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 18° | -12° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 29° | 4° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 43° | 28° | 87° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 56° | 43° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 62° | 49° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 59° | 52° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 53° | 39° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 37° | 18° | 72° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 24° | -8° | 58° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 25° | 9° | -28° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Hayes Lake State Park · Minnesota State Parks · 6 mi · 35 sites
- Warroad City Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 15 mi
- Roseau City Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 16 mi · 22 sites
- Williams City Park & RV Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 23 mi
- Faunce Campground · State Forest · 25 mi · 6 sites
All public campgrounds in Minnesota · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-17. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.