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

Free Park Day

Saturday, June 13, 2026 @ 5:00 am – 10:00 pm –

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

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

Free Park Day

Friday, November 27, 2026 @ 5:00 am – 10:00 pm –

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

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