Openings · last 7 days
21
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232428
When Trails End Campground reopens
Trails End Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
92
Openings · last 90 days
96
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 39 of 96 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (40.6%), with Monday (14) and Wednesday (13) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 18:00 and 19:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 38 of 96 detected openings (39.6%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 22 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 11–31.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 017 | 10 | 10.4% |
| 001 | 9 | 9.4% |
| 009 | 8 | 8.3% |
| 012 | 8 | 8.3% |
| 025 | 6 | 6.3% |
Site 017 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 10. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 33 monitored sites
Of the 792 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 184 open for online reservation · 434 reserved · 174 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 33 monitored sites, 27 can be reserved online and 6 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
76.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 184 of 792 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026Not open online76.8%
Open site-nights184 / 792
Reserved (of online inventory)434 / 618
Weekday openings126
Weekend openings58
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 126 fall on weekdays and 58 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 114 of 363 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 33 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 012 | 16 |
| 026 | 16 |
| 014 | 14 |
| 009 | 12 |
| 031 | 12 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
184 open site-nights across 27 sites at Trails End Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 41 2-night, 31 3-night, 5 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 005.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 13 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 5 sites take 40 ft. 15 sites of 33 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 27 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 012 | 40 ft | None | 16 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +4 more |
| 026 | 20 ft | None | 16 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +4 more |
| 014 | Not recorded | None | 14 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +2 more |
| 009 | 25 ft | None | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 031 | 30 ft | None | 12 | 7 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 016 | Not recorded | None | 11 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 005 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 020 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 8 nights | Sep 25, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 027 | Not recorded | None | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 006 | 15 ft | None | 8 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
| 028 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 008 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 |
| 010 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| 011 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 11 |
| 017 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 11 |
| 023 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
| 025 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
| 003 | 25 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
| 024 | 30 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 7, Oct 11 |
| 004 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 11 |
| 021 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 001 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 002 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 11 |
| 013 | 25 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 30 |
| 018 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 1 |
| 019 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 1 |
| 022 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 30 |
About Trails End Campground
Overview
Trail's End Campground is located next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in a remote area of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy life, or get out on the water to canoe and fish. Berry picking and wildlife viewing are also great fun.
Recreation
Trail's End includes four entry points (54, 55, J and K) into the BWCAW, offering plenty of boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Overnight, day use and boat motor permits are required for entry, and horsepower limits are in effect. Day use and overnight permits are available at the campground.
Wildlife viewing is exceptional for bald eagles, osprey, loons and moose, and fishing is good for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and lake trout.
View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.
Facilities
Many campsites are walk-to sites designated for tent camping only. Some have a view of or access to water, while other have steep drop-offs. Other campsites can accommodate equipment ranging in size from tents to 45-foot RVs. The campground is routinely patrolled by the County Sheriff and campground host.
Commercial services include canoe rentals, outfitting, showers, groceries and gear. Long and short term parking for the BWCAW is also available.
Natural Features
Trail's End sits along the Seagull River and provides access to Seagull, Gull and Saganaga Lakes. Numerous species of wildlife live in and around the campground, and blueberries grow abundantly on the forest floor.
White and red pine, aspen and birch trees grow in the forested parts of the facility, providing shade. The fire burned a mosaic pattern, reducing some areas to ash while leaving others untouched. Many trees survived and burned areas have begun to grow again.
This is a great opportunity to see a young forest rejuvenate after a fire. Post-fire soils and young trees are delicate, so caution should be taken while walking in the forest.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center is a great way to spend an afternoon with the family. Many nature trails crisscross the center's 50-acre grounds. The BWCAW is by far the most popular nearby attraction. Over 1 million acres in size, the Boundary Waters extend nearly 150 miles along the United States-Canada border and contain over 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and over 2,000 designated campsites. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Additional sites of interest
33 monitored sites6 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups32 shadedPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
From Grand Marais, Minnesota, take Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) 57 miles north. Gunflint Trail ends at Trail's End Campground.
Gunflint Ranger District, Grand Marais, MN 55604(218)388-2212
BoatingCampingFishingHiking
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232428 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Trails End Campground?
Reservations for Trails End Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 76.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 184 of 792 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 96 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Trails End Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site-date openings at Trails End Campground in the last 7 days, 92 over 30 days and 96 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Trails End Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 39 of 96 (40.6%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Trails End Campground?
31 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 005. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Trails End Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 33 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 18 of those 33 sites have a recorded maximum length and 15 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Trails End Campground?
October 2026, with 114 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 363.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Trails End Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 22 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 11-31.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Trails End Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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