Map of State Parks
1. Lake Carlos State Park
Explore the landscape carved by glaciers leaving clear lakes among the hills and meadows. Perfect for discovering all the wildlife Minnesota has to offer.
Where to stay:
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center
Alexandria, MN | arrowwoodresort.com | 866-386-5263
2. Temperance River State Park
Hike through the diverse forest and along the edge of the Temperance River. Take in the beauty of waterfalls and follow the river to Lake Superior’s shore.
Where to stay:
Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts
Tofte, MN | bluefinbay.com | 218-663-7296
3. Glendalough State Park
Relax on any of the park’s five lakes and fish for a variety of Minnesota fish or ride the paved bike loop to take in the peaceful shoreline.
Where to stay:
Fergus Falls
visitfergusfalls.com/where-to-stay | 218-332-5425
4. Kilen Woods State Park
Relax along the shore and take in the aquatic life of the Des Moines River and walk through the seven-foot tall prairie and wildflower river valley.
Where to stay:
Okoboji Arnolds Park, IA
vacationokoboji.com | 712-332-2209
5. Lake Helane Nature Preserve (WI)
Visit Lake Helane Nature Preserve to experience the red and white pine forest revealing undisturbed Lake Helane.
Where to stay:
Spider Lake Lodge
Hayward, WI | spiderlakelodge.com | 800-OLD-WISC
6. Frontenac State Park
Viewing of bird migration at Frontenac State Park stands second to none. Keep a look out for nesting eagles as you hike or ski through the wooded river valley.
Where to stay:
St. James Hotel
Red Wing, MN | st-james-hotel.com | 651-388-2846
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Welch, MN | ticasino.com | 800-222-7077
