Campground · MN
SANDY LAKE
MN · Mississippi River Headwaters - Sandy Lake
Booking is hardest here in May (6/10) and easiest in October (2/10). 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
- 57 electric sites
- 4 water hookups
- 51 RV sites
- 3 accessible sites
- Max RV length 92 ft
Activities: CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, RANGER STATION, SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING