Lac Qui Parle State Park
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Lac Qui Parle State Park
14047 20th St NWWatson, MN 56295
Approximately 1/2 mile north of Watson on U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 7, then west on Chippew County Road 13.
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The "lake which speaks" is a dominant feature of this park. In fall, thousands of geese descend on the lake, bald eagles perch on nearby trees and deer are a common sight. Fishing is popular year-round and the area is rich in Minnesota history. 6 miles hiking; 5 miles cross-country ski trails. The park has a semi-modern campground with electric sites, hot showers, flush toilets, swimming beach and boat access.
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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.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Children's programs (scheduled, supervised)
- Evening entertainment (regularly scheduled)
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Cross-country ski rental
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Swimming beach
Green Practices
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Solar Powered building to be completed this summer. Grant from Excel Energy is paying for Solar Panels to be placed at our headquarters this should reduce electric bill dramatically. Construction to begin this summer.
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of camping cabins: 3
- Number of RV/trailer-only sites: 8
- Number of tent or RV/trailer sites: 58
- Number of tent-only sites: 12
- Total number of campsites: 83
Campground Features
- 50 amp
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hookups available in winter
- Hot showers in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Pull-through sites
- Sanitary dump station
- Secluded campsites
- Sewer
- Water
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
- Seasonal site rental
What's Nearby
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Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge sandhill cranes in flight / Mark Nicholson
Fly fishing on Vermilion River / Zane Spang
Rent skates or BYO to Lake Winona in southeast Minnesota / Visit Winona