Memorial Day 2021: 7 MN Campsites Still With Open Reservations

TWIN CITIES, MN — As Minnesota begins to fully reopen and loosen all coronavirus restrictions, thousands of residents will be heading out this Memorial Day Weekend in order to experience some much-needed outdoor fun.

Unsurprisingly, it's hard to find camping reservations this time of year. Thankfully, there are some spots available at campgrounds within a few hours of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, including these seven below:

Monson Lake State Park

Address: 1690 15th Street Northeast, Sunburg, MN 56289

Note: Potable water is available in the water fountains in the campground, but the bathroom building is closed

Park features:

• Camping
• Fishing

Glacial Lakes State Park

Address: 25022 County Road 41, Starbuck, MN 56381

Park features:

• Camping
• Fishing

Note: The ranger station and nature store are closed. Speak with park staff at (320) 239-2860.

Lake Carlos State Park

Address: 2601 County Road 38 Northeast Carlos, MN 56319

Park features:

• Camping
• Fishing on Chain of Lakes
• Birdwatching
• Hiking Through Rolling Hills
• Swimming/Boating
• Water Recreation

Note: Zebra mussels are now in Lake Carlos and the Alexandria Chain of Lakes

Lac qui Parle State Park

Address: 14047 20th Street Northwest Watson, MN 56295

Park features:

• Camping
• Fishing
• Bird Watching/Winter Eagle Sightings
• Hunting
• Canoeing
• Cross-country Skiing

Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

Address: 1615 Lindbergh Drive South Little Falls, MN 56345

Park features:

• Camping
• Historic Site
• Picnicking
• Spring Wildflowers
• Mississippi River
• Great Family Reunion Park

Note: The Ranger Station will be open for limited weekend hours (posted on the station door)

Fort Ridgely State Park

Address: 72158 County Road 30 Fairfax, MN 55332

Park features:

• Camping
• Historic Site
• Horseback Riding
• Scenic Rolling Hills
• Forests and Prairies

Note: The picnic shelter, amphitheater, and the Valley Trail are all closed

Big Stone Lake State Park

Address: 35889 Meadowbrook State Park Road Ortonville, MN 56278

Park features:

• Lakeside Campsites
• Fishing
• Bird Watching
• Native Prairie/Oak Savanna in Scientific and Natural Area
• Wildflowers Spring/Summer

Note: The picnic shelter and amphitheater will remain closed until further notice.

Reminder: Only bring approved firewood to Minnesota state parks and trails.

Make reservations here.