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103 reviews
Deer Lake campground offers a beautiful, natural setting with clean facilities and great access to the lake, making it ideal for kayaking and fishing. Many guests appreciate the wooded and spacious campsites, as well as the peaceful atmosphere, perfect for campfires and relaxation. However, some issues were noted, including a lack of campground host availability, the presence of aggressive neighbors, and maintenance concerns, such as messy sites and double bookings. Overall, many guests would recommend the campground despite these negatives.
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June 27, 2021 Stayed at: 024S, Loop: SOUTH
The campsite I was in had a mixture of sun and shade. The lake was beautiful and not very crowded with excellent fishing for walleyes and northern pike. The camp host did not have firewood for sale so pick some up locally before you head out.
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September 7, 2020 Stayed at: 023S, Loop: SOUTH
We had a few days between Apostle Islands, WI and Medora, ND. I found Deer Lake using the National Forest website. I made last minute reservations for Deer lake on Recreation.gov. It was super simple. We have a 40 ft rig, hauling a Wrangler. We easily traversed the 4 mi dirt/gravel road from route 46 to Deer Lake. Our campsite was wooded, flat and had a nice fire ring. We enjoyed riding bikes for miles! The beach was fun, fishing was peaceful and my hubby enjoyed hours of metal detecting. I would go back again.
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September 7, 2020 Stayed at: 023S, Loop: SOUTH
We had a few days between Apostle Islands, WI and Medora, ND. I found Deer Lake using the National Forest website. I made last minute reservations for Deer lake on Recreation.gov. It was super simple. We have a 40 ft rig, hauling a Wrangler. We easily traversed the 4 mi dirt/gravel road from route 46 to Deer Lake. Our campsite was wooded, flat and had a nice fire ring. We enjoyed riding bikes for miles! The beach was fun, fishing was peaceful and my hubby enjoyed hours of metal detecting. I would go back again.
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September 7, 2020 Stayed at: 023S, Loop: SOUTH
We had a few days between Apostle Islands, WI and Medora, ND. I found Deer Lake using the National Forest website. I made last minute reservations for Deer lake on Recreation.gov. It was super simple. We have a 40 ft rig, hauling a Wrangler. We easily traversed the 4 mi dirt/gravel road from route 46 to Deer Lake. Our campsite was wooded, flat and had a nice fire ring. We enjoyed riding bikes for miles! The beach was fun, fishing was peaceful and my hubby enjoyed hours of metal detecting. I would go back again.
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August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 007S, Loop: SOUTH
Love it! Very clean bathrooms!
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August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 007S, Loop: SOUTH
Love it! Very clean bathrooms!
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August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 007S, Loop: SOUTH
Love it! Very clean bathrooms!
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June 28, 2020 Stayed at: 007S, Loop: SOUTH
This campground had such a great variety of sites to choose from. Most sites are surrounded by a lot of trees so you feel a sense of privacy while still being close to other campers. It was also very quiet and peaceful there.
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June 28, 2020 Stayed at: 007S, Loop: SOUTH
This campground had such a great variety of sites to choose from. Most sites are surrounded by a lot of trees so you feel a sense of privacy while still being close to other campers. It was also very quiet and peaceful there.
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June 28, 2020 Stayed at: 007S, Loop: SOUTH
This campground had such a great variety of sites to choose from. Most sites are surrounded by a lot of trees so you feel a sense of privacy while still being close to other campers. It was also very quiet and peaceful there.
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1235 Division St., Deer River, MN 56636 United States
Elevation: 431 ft
Take Highway 46 northwest from Deer River, MN. Turn on Eagle Nest Road (Old CR 33) and travel 4 mi west. You will pass East Seelye and West Seelye Campgrounds. Deer Lake Campground is on the left. North Deer is first and South Deer is another half...
Take Highway 46 northwest from Deer River, MN. Turn on Eagle Nest Road (Old CR 33) and travel 4 mi west. You will pass East Seelye and West Seelye Campgrounds. Deer Lake Campground is on the left. North Deer is first and South Deer is another half-mile down the road.
Deer Lake Campground is accessible via Highway 46, which connects to Deer River, MN.
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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