Maplewood State Park

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Explore More than 20 lakes surrounded by a lush Maple forest

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Exploring the Park

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Bring your fishing poles and see what's biting.
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Pack a lunch and enjoy the picnic shelter near the swimming beach.
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20 miles of horseback trails plus 24 horse camping sites, makes this a destination for horse riders.
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The park is home to 150 bird species for the interested birwatcher
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Rent a canoe or kayak from the park to enjoy the lakes.
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Each season provides a chance to see new beauty around the park
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Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 25 miles
  • Skiing~ 5 miles groomed, 5 miles ungroomed
  • Snowshoe ~ Anywhere in park except groomed trails
  • Horse Trails~ 20 miles

Camping

  • Drive-in sites ~ 71 Sites
  • Electric ~ 32 sites
  • Camper Cabin ~ 5 cabins
  • Backpack Sites~ 3 sites
  • Group Camp~ 1 site, accommodates 30 people
  • Horse Camp~ 24 sites

Activities

  • Picnic area and shelter
  • Fishing pier
  • Swimming Beach
  • Boat Access
  • Rentals~ canoes, boats, snowshoes
  • Interpretive Exhibit
  • Gift shop
MNDNR Official Page - Maplewood State Park

Events

at Maplewood State Park
A man and three children are fishing from a wooden dock extending over a calm lake with surrounding greenery. One child is running, one is holding a fishing rod, and another is sitting near a red bucket and tackle box. It’s a sunny day with clear skies.

Learn How to Fish

Saturday, August 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Attendees will learn about fishing area lakes from four-time Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame award winner, Brady Baxter. Hear how to locate the best spot to fish and how to choose the right lure and tactic at the right time. Anglers will leave this seminar with a game plan to catch more fish on any […]

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Free Park Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ All Day –

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

A dirt path winds through Maplewood State Park, a forest filled with birch and deciduous trees displaying vibrant autumn colors. The leaves range from golden yellow to deep orange, creating a tunnel effect over the path. The sky is slightly visible through the dense foliage.

Fall Color on Hallaway Hill

Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Join former park manager Don del Greco on this 1.2-mile round trip hike to the top of Hallaway Hill. Don will be discussing & sharing about the wonder and beauty of fall color at Maplewood State Park. Meet at the picnic shelter.

A dirt path winds through Maplewood State Park, a forest filled with birch and deciduous trees displaying vibrant autumn colors. The leaves range from golden yellow to deep orange, creating a tunnel effect over the path. The sky is slightly visible through the dense foliage.

Fall Color on Hallaway Hill

Saturday, October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Join former park manager Don del Greco on this 1.2-mile round trip hike to the top of Hallaway Hill. Don will be discussing & sharing about the wonder and beauty of fall color at Maplewood State Park. Meet at the picnic shelter. “Peak color is the day you are here!”

Our Friends Group Partner

Logo of Friends of Maplewood State Park featuring stylized human figures surrounded by vibrant leaf shapes in green, yellow, orange, and red. The text reads "Friends of Maplewood State Park" in a combination of cursive and sans-serif fonts, symbolizing a close-knit group dedicated to the park's preservation.

Friends of Maplewood State Park

To support and encourage the park’s recreational, interpretive, educational and environmental activities through leadership, volunteerism, program development, and fund raising.

Friends Since: 1994