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Buffalo River State Park

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🏕️ CampgroundNorthwest / BemidjiMinnesota
Buffalo River State Park
🟢 6 open windows as of Sep 20 — soonest Mon Sep 21–Thu Sep 24
Availability checked 20h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Buffalo River State Park in Minnesota has 6 open booking windows on the park's online reservation system right now, the soonest Mon Sep 21–Thu Sep 24. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 15E, 37
Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 18E
Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook — pick dates there →opened 20h agosites Buffalo River 26E
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 3E, 5E, 7E, 21E, 23E, 25E, 27E, 33E, 36, Track chair TC1
Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nights👥 groupbook — pick dates there →sites 👥 Coneflower Grou… GC, Buffalo River 12E, 24E
Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 32E
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint14.6 midirections →
⚡ Charging station17.6 midirections →
⚡ EVgo17.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Buffalo River State Park over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 5–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Buffalo River State Park FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Buffalo River State Park?

Buffalo River State Park in Minnesota takes campsite reservations through the park's online reservation system. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Buffalo River State Park when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Buffalo River State Park often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Buffalo River State Park?

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Buffalo River State Park over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 5–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Where is Buffalo River State Park located?

Buffalo River State Park is located in Northwest / Bemidji, Minnesota. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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