Lake Maria State Park

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An exquisitely wooded panorama

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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
MNDNR Official Page - Lake Maria State Park

Events

at Lake Maria State Park
Graphic announcing Free Park Day: Enjoy free entrance to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas, with park-themed icons in the background.

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Free Park Day

On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed! Free park days in 2026 Monday, January 19 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, June 13 Friday, November 27

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM

All About Bluebirds

Mary Swenson, Wright County Bluebird Program Coordinator, will be sharing her 20+ years of experience getting to know our beautiful Eastern Bluebirds and how to attract them to your property. This free program is mostly indoors, but may be outdoors, too. Park entrance is free on April 25! For more information about the Bluebird Program of Minnesota, visit www.bbpmn.org.

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Reptiles Around the World

his program covers reptiles both large and small, common and rare! Snake Discovery slithers around the world to meet reptiles from every continent they’re found on. Audience members will learn what a Legless Lizard is, meet a rare species of snake up close, touch a gecko, hold a large boa constrictor, watch a snake eat, and more! Time is reserved after the presentation to touch and hold the reptiles. Meet in the Trail Center. Free park entrance on November 28! Hosted by the Friends of Lake Maria State Park. Photo courtesy Snake Discovery.

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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