Glacial Lakes State Park

Mick Rollins / P&TC photo contest

experience a dramatic landscape of rolling grasslands

Exploring the Park

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While largely grasslands, the park also features trails through oak forest.
John G White/P&TC Photo contest
A serene landscape
Hugh Phillips / P&TC photo contest
Butterfly habitat abounds in the park.
James Eklund/P&TC photo contest
A bird watcher's delight.
James Eklund/P&TC photo contest
Winter brings sledding, skiing, and snowshoe fun.
Jessika Lupan / P&TC photo contest
The clear blue lake has wonderful swimming.
Courtesy of Lisa Filter

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 16 miles
  • Skiing (ungroomed) ~ 6 miles
  • Snowshoe ~ Anywhere in Park
  • Bicycle ~ 5 Miles
  • Horse Trails ~ 11 Miles

Camping

  • Drive-in, Non-Electric
    ~ 23 Sites
  • Drive-in, Electric Sites
    ~ 14 sites
  • Backpack ~ 4 Sites
  • Horse Camp ~ 8 Sites
  • Group Camp ~
    (Up to 50 People)
  • Camper Cabins ~ 2 Seasonal, 4 year-round

Activities

  • Picnic Area and Shelter
  • Swimming Beach
  • Rentals ~ boat, canoe, kayak, paddleboards
  • Fishing Pier
  • Boat Access
MNDNR Official Page - Glacial Lakes State Park

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Help promote, protect and preserve the natural beauty and natural resources of this unique state park.

Friends Since: 2003