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48990 County Road 4, Roseau, MN 56751
Canoeists, kayakers, and bass fishers who don't mind packing in supplies will find well-sized wooded sites shaded by red and white pines, a swimming beach, 200-plus bird species, and dark enough skies to stargaze. Fall timing sidesteps the worst bugs.
No showers, no flush toilets, no potable water, no dump station, and no camp store nearby. Anyone expecting basic RV comforts beyond electric hookups, or campers sensitive to biting insects in summer, will have a rough stay.
Context for the broader area surrounding Hayes Lake Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Reservoir A is formed by <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Reservoir+A+Dam">Resevoir A Dam</a> which is part of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Lewiston%20Orchards%20Project">Lewiston Orchards Project.</a> Recreation on this 146-acre impoundment with 3-miles of shoreline is administered by the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District. Facilities limited to day use. Available species include rainbow trout, crappie, and largemouth bass. Season open year-round.
Directions: Located southeast of Lewiston off County Rd. P2.
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Summer delivers the warmest conditions and peak water activities. Daytime highs generally reach the mid-60s to mid-70s°F, occasionally touching the low 80s, with cool, crisp mornings as mist lifts off the lake. Swimming, canoeing, shoreline fishing, and wildflower viewing hit their stride from late June through August, and trails stay fully accessible. The tradeoff is extreme: reviewers uniformly mention very heavy mosquitoes and flies in mid-summer, advising strong insect repellent or screened shelters. Several campers recommend fall visits to dodge peak bugs while enjoying quieter, cooler hiking and paddling under the changing pines.
Peak water activities and warmest temps, but mid-summer mosquitoes/flies can be heavy.
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Ranger station open daily with posted hours; firewood available for purchase at the park office when it is open. Reservations are required for all campsites and a vehicle permit is needed for park entry. Motor use on Hayes Lake is restricted to electric motors only.
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