Maplewood State Park
Contact Information
Maplewood State Park
39721 Park Entrance RoadPelican Rapids, MN 56572
About
Visitors are surprised by the size and incredible beauty of this west-central Minnesota park. There is great fishing, with eight major lakes in this 9,250-acre park. The rolling hills and hardwood forests along the park drive make it an exciting place to watch for wildlife or view fall colors. 25 miles of hiking, 20 miles of horse trails, boat and canoe rental; 5 miles groomed classical, 5 miles ungroomed back-country cross-country ski trails and 21 miles of snowmobile trail.
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
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Dock space/slips/mooring buoys
- Fishing boats available
- Hiking trail
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
Number/Type of Campsites
- Total number of campsites: 71
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 4
Campground Features
- 50 amp
- Electric
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
What's Nearby
Mentioned In
Get your boots dirty on a fall hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park / Micah Kvidt
Otter Tail Lake at sunset / Allie Hoeft
A couple explores the hills and river bluffs around Red Wing by motorcycle / Roy Son
Credit: Ely Area Tourism Bureau
Take a fall drive in scenic Staples, Minnesota / Discover Staples
Feel the breeze in your hair on a Minnesota road trip / Roy Son
Otter Tail Lake at sunset / Allie Hoeft
An evening campfire in the Boundary Waters as the northern lights glimmer above / Gary Hamer
Head down the limestone staircase to view Minneopa Falls / Jim Henderson
A woman leans against her RV to enjoy a morning cup of coffee while basking in the forest scenery / Andrey Armyagov - stock.adobe.com
Hiking Hallaway Hill near Pelican Rapids / Micah Kvidt
A packed Bar Lurcat patio in the summer / Krivit Photography, courtesy of Meet Minneapolis