Zippel Bay State Park

Jessika Lupan/P&TC photo contest

A quiet getaway at the tip of Minnesota along the shores of giant Zippel Lake

Exploring the Park

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Jessica Schultz / P&TC photo contest
Pink lady slippers may be spotted around the park
Walt Huss/P&TC photo contest
Sun and fall colors create a warm atmosphere along channel in Zippel Bay
Brian Kays / P&TC photo contest
Blueberries grow plentiful to harvest for personal use.
Ashley Petel / P&TC
Launch your boat from the park.
Courtesy of John Tschudy

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 9 miles
  • Skiing (groomed) ~ 7 miles
  • Snowshoe ~ Anywhere in park except groomed ski trails
  • Horse Trails~ 2 miles (connects to additional trails outside the park)

Camping

  • Drive-in sites ~ 57 Sites
  • Group Camp~ Accommodates up to 45 people

Activities

  • Picnic area and shelter
  • Swimming Beach
  • Rentals~ Canoes
  • Fishing Pier
  • Historic Site
  • Volleyball
MNDNR Official Page - Zippel Bay State Park

Our Friends Group Partner

Silhouette of a person fishing against a sunset. A bird flies nearby. Text reads "Partners of Zippel Bay State Park." A lighthouse is visible on the horizon.

Friends of Zippel Bay State Park

The Friends’ mission is to support and encourage Zippel Bay State Park’s year-round recreational, interpretive, educational, and environmental activities.