Lac qui Parle State Park

Minnesota State Park

HoursDaily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Entrance fee$7 / vehicle
Trails7 hiking · 5 horse
CampingYes
RV hookupsFull
Cabins / lodgeYes

Lac qui Parle State Park entrance fee

$7 per vehicle — One-day vehicle permit $7; year-round permit $35 ($26 for an additional vehicle, $30 motorcycle, $12 with a disability permit). Free year-round permits for disabled veterans, active-duty military and members of Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes.

Lac qui Parle State Park hours

Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Hours as published by Minnesota DNR. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Lac qui Parle State Park

The Dakota name means the lake that speaks, and every spring and autumn thousands of Canada geese make the point. Paddle or fish for walleye, northern and crappie, ride the trails, and call at the Fort Renville and mission sites.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
  • ⚡ Electric & Water
  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

  • Drive-in Sites (43 sites)
  • Pull-Through Sites (Eight sites)
  • Electric Sites (37 sites)
  • Accessible Sites (2)
  • Cart-in Sites (Three sites)
  • Group Camp (Two sites)

Lodging options

Contact

Phone320-435-4033

Address14047 20th Street Northwest, Watson, MN 56295

Upcoming events at Lac qui Parle State Park

Event details and registration are on the Minnesota DNR calendar.

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