Lake Maria State Park

Dave Riewe/ P&TC photo contest

A wooded oasis amid the remnant "Big Woods" dotted with quiet lakes.

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Exploring the Park

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The park has 17 remote backpack sites.
Cynthia Vehe / P&TC photo contest
Hike through the canopy of the hardwood forest.
Dave Riewe / P&TC photo contest Fun Quiz - Trees in Minnesota
Fall brings spectacular yellows, reds, and orange leaves.
Jennifer Piekarski / P&TC photo contest
Sunset over ponds at Lake Maria State Park
John Dykstra / P&TC photo contest
14 miles of trails start near the trail center.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
The park has 3 remote camper cabins the you must hike a mile to get to.
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Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 14 miles
  • Accessible ~ Boardwalk
  • Bicycle ~ mountain and paved near park
  • Skiing ~ 6.2 miles
  • Skate-skiing~ 2 miles of groomed trails
  • Snowshoe ~ Anywhere
  • Horse Trail~ 6 miles

Camping

  • Backpack sites~ 17 sites
  • Camper Cabin ~ 3 sites
  • Group Camp~ 2 sites

Activities

  • Picnic area with shelter
  • Fishing Pier
  • Rentals~ Canoes and kayaks
  • Trail Center

Upcoming Events at Lake Maria State Park

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    • Our Friends Group Partner

    Logo for Friends of Lake Maria shows an egret flying over a marsh.

    Friends of Lake Maria State Park

    The Friends of Lake Maria State Park work together to preserve the park’s environment and support park activities

    Friends Since: 1996

    Parks & Trails Council is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for this Friends Group.
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    Lake Maria State Park is owned by the State of Minnesota and managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. For more information visit their website.

    MNDNR official page — Lake Maria State Park