Best Bear Lodge & Campground

10642 N Merrillville Rd, Irons, MI 49644
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Best Bear Lodge & Campground has direct access to the best snowmobile and ATV trails. Our climate controlled spacious suites include fully equipped kitchens and DISH satellite TV. The RV Park features huge 40ft by 80ft pull through sites with full hookups with electric, water and other amenities. The Campground offers both primitive and electric sites. Introducing our new four season climate controlled camping cabin that sleeps six and includes a mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Located in the middle of ten acres of natural beauty, we offer you peace and quiet and a pristine getaway.

Local: (231) 266-5235

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Adrienne B | November 2025
UTV rental was awesome
I don’t often share reviews, but what a great experience. The team was so hospitable and just all around would do it again in a heartbeat!
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Beth R | September 2025
Awesome long weekend!
We stayed here in our camper for a long weekend. Had a blast and met some great people. The event center had bands on Friday and Saturday nights and they were awesome. On Monday we rented a sxs and...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Jesse B | July 2025
Very welcoming excellent place
I love camping at Best Bear, Carrie runs her butt off and goes out of her way to make everyone feel welcome and special, this was the 4th trip i have had here, first where i rented a sxs and the...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Maryann Z | May 2025
Will be going back
You wont regret booking with them. Everything was clean and they were very friendly and helpful here. I will defiantly be back again with my family, pictures don't do it justice. Our family had a...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Angela A | December 2024
Fantastic up north lodge, close to trails!
Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay in the Over Yonder cabin at Best Bear! We initially chose it due to its close proximity to groomed trails for ATV’ing and snowmobiling. The cabin...

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

Overall Rating: 4.9 out of 5

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Features
  • Family-friendly
  • Pet-friendly
  • Open Year-round
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

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