Lake Carlos State Park

2601 County Road 38 Northeast, Carlos, MN

Sculpted by ancient glaciers, Lake Carlos State Parkcontains a tamarack bog, marshes, woodland ponds, and lakes. A variety of recreational activit... Read More

Glacial Lakes State Park

25022 County Road 41, Starbuck, MN

Stand on top of the scenic glacial hills and experience the vast, open prairie which once dominated Minnesota. Wildflowers and prairie grasses... Read More

Monson Lake State Park

1690 15th Street Northeast, Sunburg, MN

Cast your line for walleye, northerns, bass, and sunfish in Monson Lake. Birdwatchers look for white pelicans, herons, western grebes, and songbird... Read More

Glendalough State Park

25287 Whitetail Lane, Battle Lake, MN

Nestled in the transition zone between prairie and hardwood forest, Glendalough offers a true respite from civilization. Crystal clear Annie Battle... Read More

Sibley State Park

800 Sibley Park Road Northeast, New London, MN

There is something for everyone at this popular west-central Minnesota State Park. Hike to Mount Tom, one of several high points in a 50-mile ... Read More

Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

1615 Lindbergh Drive South, Little Falls, MN

Located on the Mississippi River, Charles A. Lindbergh State Park offers visitors a wooded campground, hiking and skiing trails, and a quaint ... Read More

Maplewood State Park

39721 Park Entrance Road, Pelican Rapids, MN

The maple forest turns brilliant shades of orange, gold, and red in the fall. Eight major lakes and many ponds offer water lovers places ... Read More

Crow Wing State Park

3124 State Park Road, Brainerd, MN

Explore prairie, pine, and hardwood forests. View the Mississippi River from historic and picturesque "Chippewa Lookout." Novice canoeists can padd... Read More

Lac qui Parle State Park

14047 20th Street Northwest, Watson, MN

Lac qui Parle is a French translation of the namegiven to the lake by the Dakota Indians who called it the "lake that speaks." If you visit in the ... Read More

Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area

Rd 18, Hutchinson, MN

Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) is open to the public. Recreation opportunities are limited to day use. No facilities are available... Read More

Itasca State Park

36750 Main Park Drive, Park Rapids, MN

Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk ... Read More

Big Stone Lake State Park

35889 Meadowbrook State Park Road, Ortonville, MN

Big Stone Lake is 26 miles long and is located on the South Dakota-Minnesota border. The lake is the source of the Minnesota River and attract... Read More

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area

307 3rd Street, Ironton, MN

Abandoned by mining companies more than 30 years ago, this area of former mining pits and rock deposit stockpiles now boasts regenerated veget... Read More

Lake Maria State Park

11411 Clementa Avenue Northwest, Monticello, MN

Visitors who come to Lake Maria State Park will enjoyone of the few remaining stands of the "Big Woods," a maple, oak and basswood forest that once... Read More

Nelson, MN

Best State Parks around Nelson, MN