Hard to Book6 camping areas

Lake Carlos State Park Campground

Minnesota

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As of September 2026, Lake Carlos State Park Campground is a campground in Minnesota with 133 campsites. Lake Carlos State Park Campground is booked through Minnesota State Parks (ReserveMN).

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Lake Carlos State Park Campground is located at 45.9977° N, 95.3374° W.

Bookable sites: 133
Camping areas: 6
With electric: 87
Accessible: 4
Longest RV: 100 ft

Lake Carlos State Park Campground reservations and availability

Which area do you want?

Lake Carlos State Park Campground books as 6 separate areas. Pick one to check its dates and set an alert on it. Each area has its own reservations and its own alerts.

September 2026

October 2026

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Campsites at Lake Carlos State Park Campground

Site types across Lake Carlos State Park Campground

RV 79 sites
Standard 40 sites
Equestrian 7 sites
Cabin 4 sites
Group Site 3 sites

How Lake Carlos State Park Campground is divided

Area	Sites	Types	Electric	Accessible	Max RV
Lower Campground	73	RV, Standard	58	1	44 ft
Upper Campground	46	Standard, RV	21	1	90 ft
Equestrian Campground	7	Equestrian	4	–	100 ft
Camper Cabins	4	Cabin	4	1	–
Group Camp	2	Group Site	–	–	–
Hidden Lakes Group Center Campground	1	Group Site	–	1	–

About Lake Carlos State Park Campground

Lake Carlos Lower Campground 1 unit per site maximum strictly enforced

Lake Carlos State Park Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lake Carlos State Park Campground?

Lake Carlos State Park Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lake Carlos State Park Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lake Carlos State Park Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lake Carlos State Park Campground have?

Lake Carlos State Park Campground has 133 campsites.

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