1510 US Highway 2 NE, Bena, MN 56626

$2,500,000

Several income streams from this property

Virtual Tour

https://player.vimeo.com/video/1106795670

Gas pumps are conveniently located- easy on and off Highway 2

cabin interior beautiful tongue and groove.jpg

Park Guests laundry and Restroom facility

state of the art gas pump including pay at the pump feature

This cozy porch is located in the back yard of the main house

kitchen of main home with stainless appliance package

main floor bedroom or office main home.jpg

The up north feeling, tucked under the pines

Lots of room for guests to explore and play

Lots are spacious for your seasonal guests to personalize and make it their own escape.

There are 12- Year round lots. They average 45x120', water lines, meter with 300 amps for mobile homes or park models.

With the redesigned gas pumps, vendors now have easy on and off the highway here.

The highway is a busy route 2400 cars per day average

The main home has a double detached garage plus plenty of space for parking

Off of the main house is this cozy patio/porch

Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 5,614 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 650,786 Status: Pending

Current Price: $2,500,000 List Date: 11/27/2025 Last Modified: 7/13/2026

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 an ... (Read more) 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 YN: 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

More Information

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 25x149

Building Information

Building Finished SqFt: 5614
Building SqFt: 5614

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 30x24
Garage Square Feet: 720

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

Listing Office: Headwaters Realty Services LLC

Last Updated: July - 13 - 2026

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1510 US Highway 2 NE, Bena, MN 56626 (MLS# 6822419)