Paul Bunyan State Forest

Minnesota · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts

State ForestsSmall parkWatched around the clock

Weekend availability

Live from Minnesota State Parks · checked Sep 17, 10:45 AM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Sold out
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How booked is Paul Bunyan State Forest?

as of July 23

Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 3 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Jan 2027, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Paul Bunyan State Forest and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Even midweek is filling — 1 of the 2 weekdays we checked are gone.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Aug 8Open
Oct 24Sold out
Jan 9Sold out

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Aug 19Open
Nov 4Sold out

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 6 months ahead.

Park type

State Forests

Small park

Online booking

Available on Minnesota State Parks

Official state reservation system

Alert coverage

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Openings, cancellations & new dates

Getting a campsite at Paul Bunyan State Forest

How do I get a campsite at Paul Bunyan State Forest when it's sold out?

Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Paul Bunyan State Forest on Minnesota State Parks around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).

When do campsites usually open up at Paul Bunyan State Forest?

Whenever someone cancels. Most reservation systems refund less the closer you get to arrival, so cancellations cluster in the days before a stay — but the openings themselves are unpredictable, which is exactly why watching for them beats refreshing the page.

Where do I book a campsite at Paul Bunyan State Forest?

Reservations for Paul Bunyan State Forest are made on Minnesota State Parks, the official booking system for Minnesota State Parks. GetParkAlerts is independent — we tell you when a site opens; you book it directly on the official site.

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