1510 US Highway 2 NE, Bena, MN 56626
$2,500,000
Property Type:
Commercial
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
650,786
Status:
Pending
Current Price:
$2,500,000
List Date:
11/27/2025
Last Modified:
2/11/2026
Overview
Description
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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.
Listing Details MLS# 6822419
General Property Information
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Multiple PIDs?
- Yes
- Other Parking Spaces
- 50
- Owner Occupied
- Yes
- Year Built
- 2018
- Yearly/Seasonal
- Yearly
- Zoning
- Business/Commercial
- Foundation Size
- 5614
- Garage Stalls
- 2
- For Sale or Lease
- For Sale
- Acres
- 14.94
- Lot Dimensions
- 977x416x265x1081x568
- Assessment Pending
- Unknown
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
Contract Information
- Off Market Date
- 2026-02-11
- Contingency
- None
- ListPrice
- 2500000
- Owner is an Agent?
- No
- Auction?
- No
Location Tax and Other Information
- House Number
- 1510
- Street Name
- US Highway 2
- Street Direction Suffix
- NE
- Postal City
- Bena
- County
- Cass
- State
- MN
- Zip Code
- 56626
Additional Parcels Information
- Property ID #2
- 720274201
- Property ID #3
- 720274103,720274205
Assessments
- Tax With Assessments
- 7328
- Assessment Balance
- 0
More Information
Basement
- Foundation Dimensions
- 25x149
- Partial
- Yes
Building Information
- Building Finished SqFt
- 5614
- Building SqFt
- 5614
Lease Details
- Land Leased
- Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
- Homestead
- No
- Exterior Lighting
- Yes
- Gas Pump
- Yes
- Gas Tanks
- Yes
- Out Buildings
- Yes
- Pole Sign
- Yes
Ownership
- Fractional Ownership
- No
Parking Characteristics
- Garage Dimensions
- 30x24
- Garage Square Feet
- 720
- Gravel Lot
- Yes
Public Survey Info
- Range#
- 28
- Section#
- 27
- Township#
- 145
Sale Options
- Sale Includes
- Building, Business Assets, Business, Fixture/Equipment, Inventory, Land, Leases
Unit 1
- No. of 1 Bedroom Units
- Yes
Unit 2
- No. of 2 Bedroom Units
- Yes
Unit 3
- No. of 3 Bedroom Units
- Yes
Unit Details
- Total Units
- 4
Office/Member Info
- Association
- NWMAR
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
- Yes
Amenities Shared
- Coin-op Laundry Owned
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Amenities Unit
- Deck
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Construction Materials
- Frame
- Yes
Construction Status
- Previously Owned
- Yes
Exterior
- Steel Siding
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Concrete Slab
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
- Vinyl/Linoleum
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Foundation
- Combination
- Yes
Fuel
- Propane
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
Lot Description
- Property Adjoins Public Land
- Yes
- Tree Coverage - Light
- Yes
Road Frontage
- County Road
- Yes
Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- Yes
Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Yes
- Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Yes
Stories
- Two
- Yes
Topography
- Level
- Yes
Water
- Well
- Yes
No. of Ranges
- One
- Yes
On Site Utilities
- Electric Separate
- Yes
CMU Style
- Business Opportunity
- Yes
- Mixed Use
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
- Resort
- Yes
- Retail/Shopping Center
- Yes
Current Use
- Commercial
- Yes
- Laundromat
- Yes
- Recreational
- Yes
- Residential
- Yes
- Resort
- Yes
- Retail
- Yes
Loan Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
- MHFA/WHEDA
- Yes
- Rural Development
- Yes
- Special Funding
- Yes
- USDA
- Yes
- VA
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Listing Office:
Headwaters Realty Services LLC
Last Updated: February - 11 - 2026
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