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Average nightly rates28 total sites · $16 avg/night
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About Deer Lake
Number of accommodations: 28
Activities & Attractions
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Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (102)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Dennis D
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 009N, Loop: NORTH
Too much poison ivy
Dennis D
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 009N, Loop: NORTH
Too much poison ivy
Jeffrey E
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 005S, Loop: SOUTH
The reservation system for the campgrounds in general are totally ridiculous. The campgrounds are not even half full when there are people that want to camp but can’t get a spot because of the way the system is being run!!!
Jeffrey E
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 005S, Loop: SOUTH
The reservation system for the campgrounds in general are totally ridiculous. The campgrounds are not even half full when there are people that want to camp but can’t get a spot because of the way the system is being run!!!
Jeffrey E
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 005S, Loop: SOUTH
The reservation system for the campgrounds in general are totally ridiculous. The campgrounds are not even half full when there are people that want to camp but can’t get a spot because of the way the system is being run!!!
Donald P
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 004N, Loop: NORTH
The site across from us had a generator running 24 hours a day. It never shut off. No quiet time after 10:00 pm. This site also had 5 vehicles parked on it. It was not what we were expecting as we have camped at many forest service campgrounds.
Donald P
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 004N, Loop: NORTH
The site across from us had a generator running 24 hours a day. It never shut off. No quiet time after 10:00 pm. This site also had 5 vehicles parked on it. It was not what we were expecting as we have camped at many forest service campgrounds.
Donald P
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 004N, Loop: NORTH
The site across from us had a generator running 24 hours a day. It never shut off. No quiet time after 10:00 pm. This site also had 5 vehicles parked on it. It was not what we were expecting as we have camped at many forest service campgrounds.
Michaela T
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 020S, Loop: SOUTH
Very primitive, I loved it.
Michaela T
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 020S, Loop: SOUTH
Very primitive, I loved it.
Location Deer Lake
Address:
1235 Division St.
Deer River, MN, 56636
United States
Take Highway 46 northwest from Deer River, MN. Turn on Eagle Nest Road (Old CR 33) and travel 4 miles 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.
Elevation: 431 feet
25 mi drive to downtown Deer River (about 32 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Reservations are required at least 4 days in advance; sites not reserved are first-come, first-serve.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fees & deposits
- The fee covers one camping unit per site; double occupancy is allowed on larger sites with an additional fee.
Safety & rules
- Generators are not allowed to run during designated quiet hours; plan for battery backup if needed.
Wildlife & food storage
- Campers must secure food and attractants to prevent bear encounters; feeding wildlife is prohibited.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood is not available for sale in the campground; bring local firewood or cut dead wood in the area, but do not bring firewood from outside.
General
- Click here for more information on the Chippewa National Forest. For more information on tribal campping, click here.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
