A glacial ridge at Glacial Lakes State Park
Contact Information
Glacial Lakes State Park
25022 Cty Rd 41Starbuck, MN 56381
About
This park is located on a complex glacial deposit where the prairieland and central hardwood forests meet. Hikers and skiers enjoy the excellent vistas of Mountain and Baby Lakes and the wide-open feel from the hills of the native prairie. Trails also lead past many glacial formations, prairie potholes, marshes, woodlands and creeks. 5 mi S of Starbuck off State Hwy 29. 16 mi of hiking, 11 mi horse trails; 6 mi cross-country ski, 11 mi snowmobile trails. Boat and canoe rental available.
Dates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.Book an online reservation 24 hours a day.
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) Apr–Sep, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. D
More Information
Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Children's programs (scheduled, supervised)
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Bike trail
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Fishing boats available
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Snowshoes available
- Swimming beach
Green Practices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of camping cabins: 6
- Number of camping cabins available in winter: 4
- Number of sites in horseback camp area: 8
- Number of tent-only sites: 4
- Total number of campsites: 41
Campground Features
- 50 amp
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Pull-through sites
- Sanitary dump station
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
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