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Deer Lake Campground
Deer River, MN
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:218-246-2123
- Address:1235 DIVISION ST. · Deer River, MN · 56636
Live availability
via Recreation.govAvailability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.
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How busy it gets
Recreation.gov39 camper reviews on Recreation.gov
Amenities
Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026Good Coverage
Average 2.9 of 4 bars · 35 reports across 3 carriers
Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.
Verizon
Good Coverage
3.3/4
16 reports
AT&T
Good Coverage
3.1/4
16 reports
T-Mobile
Major Issues
0.7/4
3 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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