Lake Maria State Park

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An exquisitely wooded panorama

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Exploring the Park

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The park has 17 remote backpack sites.
Cynthia Vehe / P&TC photo contest
Hike through the canopy of the hardwood forest.
Dave Riewe / P&TC photo contest Fun Quiz - Trees in Minnesota
Fall brings spectacular yellows, reds, and orange leaves.
Jennifer Piekarski / P&TC photo contest
Sunset over ponds at Lake Maria State Park
John Dykstra / P&TC photo contest
14 miles of trails start near the trail center.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
The park has 3 remote camper cabins the you must hike a mile to get to.
MNDNR

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 14 miles
  • Accessible ~ Boardwalk
  • Bicycle ~ mountain and paved near park
  • Skiing ~ 6.2 miles
  • Skate-skiing~ 2 miles of groomed trails
  • Snowshoe ~ Anywhere
  • Horse Trail~ 6 miles

Camping

  • Backpack sites~ 17 sites
  • Camper Cabin ~ 3 sites
  • Group Camp~ 2 sites

Activities

  • Picnic area with shelter
  • Fishing Pier
  • Rentals~ Canoes and kayaks
  • Trail Center
MNDNR Official Page - Lake Maria State Park

Events

at Lake Maria State Park
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Fri, Nov 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Free Park Day

On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed! Free park days in 2026 Monday, January 19 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, June 13 Friday, November 27
Graphic announcing Free Park Day: Enjoy free entrance to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas, with park-themed icons in the background.

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Free Park Day

On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed! Free park days in 2026 Monday, January 19 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, June 13 Friday, November 27
Graphic announcing Free Park Day: Enjoy free entrance to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas, with park-themed icons in the background.

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Free Park Day

On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed! Free park days in 2026 Monday, January 19 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, June 13 Friday, November 27

Our Friends Group Partner

Logo for Friends of Lake Maria shows an egret flying over a marsh.

Friends of Lake Maria State Park

The Friends of Lake Maria State Park work together to preserve the park’s environment and support park activities

Friends Since: 1996

Parks & Trails Council is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for this Friends Group.
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