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

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
Waterfront Present
No
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
IDX
Last Updated: February - 11 - 2026
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