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Along with the neighboring Minnesota Upper Red Lake, Big Bog State Recreation Area was formed around 10,000 years ago when the last Great Glacier retreated its way north. The glacier gouged and scraped land out, leaving massive deposits of sand, moraine, and granite boulders in its tracks. Although northern Minnesota was heavily logged in the 1920s and 1930s, the bog region was left untouched because logging companies found it was too difficult - and expensive - to access the trees. Big Bog State Recreation Area was officially established as a state park in 2002 and is also a national landmark because it’s also one of the largest peat bogs in the United States.
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The Great Outdoors
Encompassing nearly 9,400 acres, Big Bog State Recreation Area is largely a mix of wetlands, peat bogs, and groves of old-growth woods that are centuries old. The wetlands harbor several rare and endangered animals and plants like carnivorous pitcher plants and sundews and a few species of orchids. Overhead, bald eagles soar the wide blue yonder in lazy spirals, waiting for easy prey. In the drier regions of the Big Bog State Recreation Area, large mammals like white-tailed deer, moose, and black bears roam. Timberwolves are known to reside and hunt in the area, but they are largely nocturnal and rarely seen as a result. The great gray owl and Connecticut warbler birds, which are endangered, also make their home in the Big Bog State Recreation Area.
Camping at Big Bog State Recreation Area
It’s a long drive from the closest motel to Big Bog State Recreation Area, so skip that onerous commute and rent a camper. As a bonus, there’s no need to endure noisy neighbors at the hotel. Wake up to birdsong and gentle wind in the trees. Listen to the distant howl of timber wolves at night. Big Bog State Recreation Area RV campground has 31 sites for campers to choose from, and of these, 26 have electric hookups. All RV sites can accommodate rigs up to 60 feet. The restrooms have running water and showers, but it’s available only seasonally. In winters, guests are welcome to use the visitor center’s restrooms, which also have showers.
Exploring the Area
Though as beautiful and wild as northern Minnesota is, it’s sometimes necessary to return to civilization. Explore the charming remote towns of Minnesota and find your favorite boutique coffee cafe, bookstore, or gift shop at which one might find an RV camping souvenir to take home. In addition to being one of the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi River, Bemidji is also where the famous Paul Bunyan and Babe myth began, and there are oversized statues commemorating them and a museum in the town, also. Not to be outdone, Blackduck, has a Blackduck statue that functions as a mascot and a guardian; it stands sentinel at the entrance to the town.
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Recent RV rental reviews in Big Bog State Recreation Area
Millissa M.
September, 2025
Robert and Tammy were AMAZING! Such kind and accommodating hosts. Using their beautiful RV helped us give our family an unforgettable family vacation in comfort. They gave printed guidance that answered questions we forgot the answers to. They stocked their RV with the basic items we often forget when we travel, making the experience even more enjoyable. Robert was wonderful with his speedy communication and responsiveness. We will ABSOLUTELY recommend renting from Robert and Tammy!
Bryan W.
July, 2025
Everything was great. Camper was even better than expected. Nice, and very well equipped. I had a great first experience with renting a camper. Chris was a very good host and fantastic to communicate and work with. I highly recommend.
Danielle S.
July, 2025
Our experience was everything we wished for and more!!! Chris is an amazing host and we loved everything about our experience!! Thanks for everything again!!!
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