$2,500,000
MLS# 6822419
Status: Pending
5614 sqft

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Property Description
Discover the Historic Big Winnie General Store and RV Park – Bena, MN A timeless registered historical landmark located in Northern Minnesota, the Winnibigoshish General Store and RV Park, established in 1932, is now available for sale. Nestled in the heart of the scenic Chippewa National Forest along Highway 2, this unique property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering visitors and owners a rare chance to experience a piece of Minnesota's rich heritage. This Bavarian-inspired convenience store, a 1930s gem presents 42 seasonal RV spots, 12 year-round RV sites all with their own utilities averaging a spacious 42x100 in size, and 4 additional overnight sites – all meticulously maintained with recent upgrades including a new top of the line dispensing gas pumps, fuel tanks, and concrete work, new roofs on the garage and store and many numerous updates/upgrades. A public Laundromat and Campground private laundromat with shower facilities, Volleyball court and playground areas. Everything you need to get started in your own Business venture is right here, just jump right in! The current owners state that there is enough room and electrical power to host another 30-40 Seasonal lots, a great way to generate additional income! The full-service convenience store provides essentials from groceries, bait, beer, and wine to off-sale liquor, coffee, and cappuccinos and offers pay at the pump. A must on this heavily traveled Highway. Two Cozy and updated cabins provide comfortable sleeping for guests. A restored restroom, shower facilities, and modern laundry facilities add comfort to this historic retreat. Recreational amenities include direct access to walking and ATV, and snowmobile trails, as well as a nearby public beach and boat launch on Lake Winnibigoshish. The property line backs up to 57 Acres of the Chippewa National Forest- complete with a 1/4 mile walking trail from the RV park to access the sandy shoreline of Lake Winnibigoshish. Several lake side resorts are nearby and the Campground guests have launched their boats or rented boat slips in the past from these gracious owners . With a proven track record of success across diverse revenue streams like camping, cabins, and retail, and ample room for expansion, this turnkey opportunity combines historic allure with profitable potential. Embrace the spirit of Northern Minnesota and own a cherished part of Bena’s legacy. Create unforgettable memories for yourself and future generations at the Winnibigoshish General Store and RV Park. Personal home and about 1 acre excluded from the sale. Inventory also excluded.
Details
Contract Information
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
Status: Pending
Off Market Date: 2026-02-11
Current Price: $2,500,000
Contingency: None
ListPrice: 2500000
List Date: 2025-11-25
Office/Member Info
Association: NWMAR
General Property Information
Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: Yes
Other Parking Spaces: 50
Owner Occupied: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 2018
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Business/Commercial
Lot Dimensions: 977x416x265x1081x568
Acres: 14.94
Foundation Size: 5614
Garage Stalls: 2
For Sale or Lease: For Sale
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Location, Tax and Other Information
Legal Description: PT OF N1/2 OF SE and
PART OF NW1/4 SE1/4 and
PT OF N1/2 OF SE and
PART OF NW1/4 OF SE1/4
Listing City: Bena
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Bena
School District: Cass Lake-Bena Schools
School District Phone: 218-335-2204
Zip Plus 4: 1031
Property ID Number: 720274108
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 7328
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No
Directions & Remarks
Public Remarks: Discover the Historic Big Winnie General Store and RV Park – Bena, MN
A timeless registered historical landmark located in Northern Minnesota, the Winnibigoshish General Store and RV Park, established in 1932, is now available for sale. Nestled in the heart of the scenic Chippewa National Forest along Highway 2, this unique property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering visitors and owners a rare chance to experience a piece of Minnesota's rich heritage. This Bavarian-inspired convenience store, a 1930s gem presents 42 seasonal RV spots, 12 year-round RV sites all with their own utilities averaging a spacious 42x100 in size, and 4 additional overnight sites – all meticulously maintained with recent upgrades including a new top of the line dispensing gas pumps, fuel tanks, and concrete work, new roofs on the garage and store and many numerous updates/upgrades. A public Laundromat and Campground private laundromat with shower facilities, Volleyball court and playground areas. Everything you need to get started in your own Business venture is right here, just jump right in! The current owners state that there is enough room and electrical power to host another 30-40 Seasonal lots, a great way to generate additional income!
The full-service convenience store provides essentials from groceries, bait, beer, and wine to off-sale liquor, coffee, and cappuccinos and offers pay at the pump. A must on this heavily traveled Highway.
Two Cozy and updated cabins provide comfortable sleeping for guests. A restored restroom, shower facilities, and modern laundry facilities add comfort to this historic retreat.
Recreational amenities include direct access to walking and ATV, and snowmobile trails, as well as a nearby public beach and boat launch on Lake Winnibigoshish.
The property line backs up to 57 Acres of the Chippewa National Forest- complete with a 1/4 mile walking trail from the RV park to access the sandy shoreline of Lake Winnibigoshish. Several lake side resorts are nearby and the Campground guests have launched their boats or rented boat slips in the past from these gracious owners .
With a proven track record of success across diverse revenue streams like camping, cabins, and retail, and ample room for expansion, this turnkey opportunity combines historic allure with profitable potential. Embrace the spirit of Northern Minnesota and own a cherished part of Bena’s legacy. Create unforgettable memories for yourself and future generations at the Winnibigoshish General Store and RV Park. Personal home and about 1 acre excluded from the sale. Inventory also excluded.
Directions: Highway 2 to property on left
Accessible
None: 1
Additional Parcels Information
Property ID #2: 720274201
Property ID #3: 720274103,720274205
Amenities Shared
Coin-op Laundry Owned: 1
Other: 1
Amenities Unit
Deck: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Assessments
Assessment Balance: 0
Tax With Assessments: 7328
Basement
Foundation Dimensions: 25x149
Partial: 1
Building Information
Building Finished SqFt: 5614
Building SqFt: 5614
Construction Materials
Frame: 1
Construction Status
Previously Owned: 1
Exterior
Steel Siding: 1
Wood: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Concrete Slab: 1
Tile: 1
Vinyl/Linoleum: 1
Wood: 1
Foundation
Combination: 1
Fuel
Propane: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Lot Description
Property Adjoins Public Land: 1
Tree Coverage - Light: 1
Miscellaneous Information
Exterior Lighting: 1
Gas Pump: 1
Gas Tanks: 1
Homestead: No
Out Buildings: 1
Pole Sign: 1
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Dimensions: 30x24
Garage Square Feet: 720
Gravel Lot: 1
Public Survey Info
Range#: 28
Section#: 27
Township#: 145
Road Frontage
County Road: 1
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Sale Options
Sale Includes: Building, Business Assets, Business, Fixture/Equipment, Inventory, Land, Leases
Sewer
Private Sewer: 1
Septic System Compliant - Yes: 1
Stories
Two: 1
Topography
Level: 1
Unit 1
No. of 1 Bedroom Units: 1
Unit Details
Total Units: 4
Water
Well: 1
No. of Ranges
One: 1
Unit 2
No. of 2 Bedroom Units: 1
Unit 3
No. of 3 Bedroom Units: 1
On Site Utilities
Electric Separate: 1
CMU Style
Business Opportunity: 1
Mixed Use: 1
Other: 1
Resort: 1
Retail/Shopping Center: 1
Current Use
Commercial: 1
Laundromat: 1
Recreational: 1
Residential: 1
Resort: 1
Retail: 1
Loan Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MHFA/WHEDA: 1
Rural Development: 1
Special Funding: 1
USDA: 1
VA: 1
Other: 1
Location Tax and Other Information
Postal City: Bena
County: Cass
State: MN
Zip Code: 56626
Property Features
Accessible: None
Amenities Shared: Coin-op Laundry Owned; Other
Amenities Unit: Deck
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Basement: Partial
CMU Style: Business Opportunity; Mixed Use; Other; Resort; Retail/Shopping Center
Construction Materials: Frame
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Current Use: Commercial; Laundromat; Recreational; Residential; Resort; Retail
Exterior: Steel Siding; Wood
Flooring: Carpet; Concrete Slab; Tile; Vinyl/Linoleum; Wood
Foundation: Combination
Fuel: Propane
Heating: Forced Air
Loan Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MHFA/WHEDA; Rural Development; Special Funding; USDA; VA; Other
Lot Description: Property Adjoins Public Land; Tree Coverage - Light
Miscellaneous Information: Exterior Lighting; Gas Pump; Gas Tanks; Out Buildings; Pole Sign
On Site Utilities: Electric Separate
Parking Characteristics: Gravel Lot
Road Frontage: County Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - Yes
Stories: Two
Topography: Level
Water: Well
Listing Office: Headwaters Realty Services LLC
Last Updated: February - 11 - 2026
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