Lake Maria State Park

Dave Riewe/ P&TC photo contest

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.
MNDNR

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 shows a drawing of a map with the words, "Free Park Day"

Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Free Park Day

Enjoy the state parks on this Free Park Day - no parking permit required.

Sat, Mar 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM

[Canceled] Snowshoe Class

Bruce Gravelle, a naturalist, will present information on selecting the right size and style of snowshoes, snowshoeing techniques, and a history of snowshoeing. Plus, other winter hiking gear will be on display
Ice luminary in the snow

Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Candlelight Hike

The Lake Maria Friends Group will be hosting their annual Candlelight Hike on Saturday, February 8 at 5:30PM Bring the whole family and enjoy this enchanted evening complete with s'mores and hot apple cider.

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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