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Ninemile Lake Campground

MN · Superior National Forest

Ninemile Lake Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (6/10) and eases to its lowest in May (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May4
  6. Jun4
  7. Jul4
  8. Aug5
  9. Sep6
  10. Oct5
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 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.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 27 RV sites
  • Max RV length 50 ft

Activities: PHOTOGRAPHY, STAR GAZING, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, WATER ACTIVITIES, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, PADDLING, ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING, CAMPING, BIRDING, AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CANOEING, FISHING, MOTOR BOAT, KAYAKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, MUSHROOM PICKING, PICNICKING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Ninemile Lake Campground?

$18.00/night for one vehicle and one trailer. Additional vehicles or trailers on the site require an additional $9.00 fee to be paid. If you make a reservation online, you may pay the fee in advance with your reservation fee. Otherwise, the fee can be paid in the fee tube at the campground. All additional vehicles must be parked on the spur.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is