Lake Carlos State Park in MN has 8 open booking windows on its reservation system right now, the soonest Jul 23–Jul 26. 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
Jul 23 – Jul 263 nights👥 2 sites next to each othersites H1, H3E, H6, H7, TCR
Jul 26 – Jul 282 nights👥 3 sites next to each othersites 22E, 32, 49E, 51E, FROG, 80E, 81E, 82E
Jul 27 – Jul 303 nightssites 18, 35E, 134E
Jul 24 – Jul 273 nights👥 2 sites next to each othersites H1, H3E, H6, H7, TCR
Jul 31 – Aug 33 nights👥 2 sites next to each othersites 7, H4E, H5E
🌦️ Weather here
Forecast for this campground's coordinates, from the US National Weather Service. Mountain campgrounds can differ sharply from the nearest town — check before you go.
🏕️ About this campground
📍 ~130 mi from LA
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Lake Carlos State Park — FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Lake Carlos State Park?
Lake Carlos State Park in MN 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 Lake Carlos State Park when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Lake Carlos 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.
Where is Lake Carlos State Park located?
Lake Carlos State Park is located in Brainerd Lakes, MN. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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