Campground · MN
GULL LAKE RECREATION AREA
MN · Mississippi River Headwaters - Gull Lake
Booking is hardest here in May (9/10) and easiest in October (5/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
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.
Sites & amenities
- 43 electric sites
- 1 water hookups
- 41 RV sites
- 1 accessible sites
- Max RV length 122 ft
Activities: HIKING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING, BIRDING, CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, EVENING PROGRAMS, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, KAYAKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, WATER ACTIVITIES, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, STAR GAZING, WATER SPORTS, WATER SKIING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PICNICKING, INFORMATION SITE, MOTOR BOAT, SNOWSHOEING, TUBING, ICE FISHING