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Buffalo River State Park

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🏕️ CampgroundNorthwest / BemidjiMinnesota
Buffalo River State Park
🟢 11 open windows as of Sep 12 — soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16
Availability checked 3m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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Buffalo River State Park in Minnesota has 11 open booking windows on the park's online reservation system right now, the soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16. 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
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nights👥 groupbook — pick dates there →👥 5 in a row, 9E–13E next to each othersites 👥 Coneflower Grou… GC, Buffalo River 3E, 4E, 6E, 7E, 9E, 10E, 11E, 12E, 13E, 15E, 17E, 19E, 21E, 23E, 25E, 29E, 30E, 35, 36, 38, 43, Track chair TC1
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 22E, 24E, 26E, 39, 41
Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 27E, 32E, 37
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 3E, 7E, 13E, 19E, 21E, 23E, 27E, 36, Track chair TC1
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 1E, 14E, 31E
Thu Sep 17 – Sat Sep 192 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 40
Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 0E
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Buffalo River 5E, 20E, 34E, 42
⚡ 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 7–31 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.

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❓ 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 7–31 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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