Deer Lake
Quick Facts
1,365 ftPrice
$16/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
48 campsites
Season
Open May 09, 2025, a...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
1,365 ftPrice
$16/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
48 campsites
Season
Open May 09, 2025, a...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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"Reviews of Deer Lake Campground highlight its serene setting and variety of outdoor activities. Common praises include clean facilities, beautiful natural surroundings, and good fishing opportunities. However, some users point out issues such as lack of on-site firewood sales and inconsistent enforcement of quiet hours."
Campground Map
Deer Lake
1235 DIVISION ST., DEER RIVER, MN, USA, 56636
Best Time to Camp at Deer Lake
Experience the gentle rhythms of Minnesota's north woods, where summer brings warm days perfect for lakeside lounging and cool nights ideal for campfire stories. As spring awakens the forest with wildflowers and migrating birds, temperatures dance between crisp mornings and mild afternoons. Early fall paints the landscape in brilliant golds and crimsons, though visitors should pack layers for the cooler evenings. Those venturing beyond peak season may encounter nature's dramatic side with refreshing rain showers or even early snowflakes that dust the pine boughs.
Summer is peak season; reviewers praise warm days, swimming and active wildlife.
Hardwood and pine forest implies good fall color and quieter conditions.
Spring awakens the forest but campground opens May 9 and conditions can be cool/wet.
Site closed outside May–Sep season; winter stays not supported by info.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: May 09, 2025 - September 01, 2025.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: Open May 09, 2025, and closes September 29, 2025. Between May 09 and September 01, reservations are required; sites become first-come, first-served from September 02 onwards.
- Current Alerts: Food storage order in effect; bundled firewood no longer sold onsite.
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