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Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox

Bemidji, MN

Oddities

Lakeside statues from 1937 of the giant lumberjack and his ox. They are some of the most photographed in the Midwest.

Nearest town
Bemidji, MN
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
47.4717, -94.8810

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Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Lake Bemidji State Park CampgroundCampsite
    5 mi from Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox · 100 pitches
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • La Salle Lake State Recreation Area CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox · 39 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
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  • South Pike Bay CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
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  • Cass Lake Campground LoopCampsite
    18 mi from Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox · 12 pitches
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  • Knutson Dam CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox · 14 pitches
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bagley City Park CampgroundCampsite
    25 mi from Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox · 50 pitches
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All campsites in Minnesota · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox?

Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox is in Bemidji, MN, at GPS 47.4717, -94.8810. It is about 22 mi from Lake Itasca.

Can you camp near Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Royal Oaks RV Park, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox?

Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Up the Mississippi to its source at Lake Itasca.

What is there to see near Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mississippi Headwaters, Itasca State Park (22 mi), Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine View (91 mi), Bonanzaville (104 mi) and Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site (107 mi).

When is the best time to visit Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)