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Lake Carlos State Park

2601 County Road 38 Northeast
Carlos, MN 56319

320-852-7200

Sculpted by ancient glaciers, Lake Carlos State Parkcontains a tamarack bog, marshes, woodland ponds, and lakes.

A variety of recreational activities revolve around the lake. Clear and deep, Lake Carlos offers visitors a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking and horseback riding. In the winter, ski from the tamarack bog to a maple-basswood forest.

Park Highlights:CampingFishing on Chain of LakesBirdwatchingHiking Through Rolling HillsSwimming/BoatingWater RecreationCampingDrive-in Sites 121 SitesLower campground is near the lake. Upper campground is more secluded and wooded. Only one camping unit is allowed per site in the lower campground. This is strictly enforced.Electric Sites 81 Sites59 sites in lower campground and 22 electric sites in the upper campground.RV Length Limit 50 FeetLength is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.Wheelchair Accessible Sites 2 SitesOne site in the lower campground and one site in the upper campground. Both are electric sites.Horse Camp 7 SitesCamp can accommodate a total of 30 people. Campers can use shower building and flush toilets available in the park's upper campground.Group Camp 2 SitesCampers will need to walk a short distance from the parking area to campsites. Each site includes an open-sided picnic shelter with electricity and water source at or nearby the shelter. Both sites have vault toilets available. No showers available at either site. Pioneer site - Accommodates up to 35 people. One electrical camping hook-up available.Lakeview site - Accommodates up to 50 people. Flush toilets available when the water is on for the season.Group Center Hidden Lake Group CenterThe Center can accommodate up to 60 people. Facilities include a dining hall, two bunk houses, a staff building, showers and toilets, and a crafts building. Call the park at (320) 852-7200, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday to reserve. All buildings are ADA accessible.TrailsSummerSelf Guided 3 MilesTwo trails, the Maple-Basswood Interpretive and the Wetland Overlook.Hiking 14 MilesRolling hills. Takes you through forested areas, mature hardwoods, and restored prairie. Great for fall hiking.Horse 9 MilesAt times, trails may be too wet for riding. Call park before visiting for trail conditions.WinterCross Country Skiing 6 MilesModerate trails on rolling terrain. Groomed for classical skiing only.Snowmobile 9 MilesGroomed trails. Trails are connected to the 500-mile Douglas Area Trail Association trail system.Snowshoe Anywhere in park except on groomed ski trailsSnowshoes are available to rent at the park office. Please stay off all groomed ski trails.Recreation FacilitiesSummerPicnic Area Near the BeachIncludes tables and fire rings.Picnic Shelter Open ShelterVolleyball Beach AreaPick up equipment at park office.Golf Course Within 10 MilesThere are several public golf courses within 10 miles of the park.WinterWarming House Picnic AreaThe picnic shelter is partially enclosed in winter and heated by a wood stove. Wood is supplied by the park.WaterSwimming Beach Within the park

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