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Campground · MN

DEER LAKE

MN · Chippewa National Forest

Booking is hardest here in May (6/10) and easiest in July (3/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May6
  6. Jun4
  7. Jul3
  8. Aug4
  9. Sep3
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

Activities: HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING, PADDLING, CANOEING, KAYAKING, MUSHROOM PICKING, STAR GAZING, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, WATER SKIING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER ACTIVITIES, SCENIC DRIVE, HUNTING, BERRY PICKING, SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS

Location

Where it is