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Red River State Recreation Area

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🏕️ CampgroundNorthwest / BemidjiMinnesota
Red River State Recreation Area
🟢 16 open windows as of Sep 8 — soonest Thu Sep 10–Sun Sep 13
Availability checked 10h 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

Red River State Recreation Area in Minnesota has 16 open booking windows on the park's online reservation system right now, the soonest Thu Sep 10–Sun Sep 13. 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
Thu Sep 10 – Sun Sep 133 nights🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →sites Sherlock Park 11E, 99E
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →👥 5 in a row, 85E–89E next to each othersites 👥 Sherlock Park 2, 4, 10E, 12E, 18E, 30E, 44, 49, 51E, 93E, 1E, 5, 6E, 8E, 11E, 15E, 19E, 20E, 26E, 27E, 38E, 42E, 46, 47, 50, 53E, 55, 57E, 59E, 60E, 79E, 82E, 85E, 86E, 87E, 88E, 89E, 99E, 106E, W1, W2, W3, Red River Group… GC1
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →sites Sherlock Park 37E, 29E, 32E, 56E
Sat Sep 12 – Tue Sep 153 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Sherlock Park 39E, 66E, 90E, 97E, W4
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook — pick dates there →👥 22E & 23E next to each othersites Sherlock Park 9E, 22E, 23E, 28E, 36E, 45E, 62E, 63E, 65E, 67E, 71E, 77E, 78E
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Sherlock Park 3E
Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook — pick dates there →👥 80E & 81E next to each othersites Sherlock Park 13E, 80E, 81E, 83E
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook — pick dates there →👥 104E & 105E next to each othersites Sherlock Park 17E, 104E, 105E
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.5 mi away (straight line).

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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 27 openings at Red River State Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 26 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.

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Red River State Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Red River State Recreation Area?

Red River State Recreation Area 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 Red River State Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Red River State Recreation Area 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 Red River State Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Red River State Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 26 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 Red River State Recreation Area located?

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

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