Camden State Park
Notice: Park alert — details
- Status
- Temporarily closedDaily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 127 campsitesAlso lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(507) 872-7031
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Park alertCamden State Park will be closed to all visitors on Saturday Oct 24th and Sunday Oct 25th for a special deer hunt.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 1,804 acres, Camden State Park lies in Lyon County, about 9 miles southwest of Marshall.
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. The official site lists about 15 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a fishing pier. Overnight options include 127 campsites across 5 camping areas, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, equestrian camping, and showers. There are also lodge rooms for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Mon–Thu | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Fri–Sun | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — | |
| Park | Showers: Showers are available in the Upper and Lower Campgrounds. Shower facilities will be closed for the winter beginning Monday October 19, 2026. Dump station: Dump station will be closed for the winter beginning Monday October 20, 2025. Campgrounds: The park has 80 drive-in campsites, including 7 pull-thru electric sites, available in the spring, summer, and fall. Two sites are accessible. Drinking water: Drinking water is available at the Dump Station, campgrounds, and day use areas. Water off is scheduled for October 19, 2026. Date is subject to change based on weather and staffing. Buildings: Historic VCC era buildings. Bathrooms: Flush toilet facilities are available throughout the park. Bathroom facilities will be closed for winter beginning Monday October 19, 2026. Water: Water off is scheduled for October 19, 2026. Date is subject to change based on weather and staffing. Electric sites: The park has 47 electric sites in two campgrounds. All sites have 20/30/50 amp pedistals. Programs: Camden does not have a naturalist, but we do provide some programs on Saturdays during the summer. Check with the park office or the web page for scheduled programing. Trails: The park has 15 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of mountain bike trails, horse trails, and access to the paved Camden Regional Bike Trail. Some hiking trails are also accessible via the park's Action Track Chair, which is available for free checkout. Rentals: Watercraft rentals are available during office hours. We offer canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and paddle boards. Dependent on weather, rentals are available until October 1. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Office hours vary. Call ahead if you will need to speak with someone in the ranger station. Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The park has 80 drive-in campsites, including 7 pull-thru electric sites, available in the spring, summer, and fall. Two sites are accessible.
Showers: Showers are available in the Upper and Lower Campgrounds. Shower facilities will be closed for the winter beginning Monday October 19, 2026. Dump station: Dump station will be closed for the winter beginning Monday October 20, 2025. Campgrounds: The park has 80 drive-in campsites, including 7 pull-thru electric sites, available in the spring, summer, and fall. Two sites are accessible. Drinking water: Drinking water is available at the Dump Station, campgrounds, and day use areas. Water off is scheduled for October 19, 2026. Date is subject to change based on weather and staffing. Buildings: Historic VCC era buildings. Bathrooms: Flush toilet facilities are available throughout the park. Bathroom facilities will be closed for winter beginning Monday October 19, 2026. Water: Water off is scheduled for October 19, 2026. Date is subject to change based on weather and staffing. Electric sites: The park has 47 electric sites in two campgrounds. All sites have 20/30/50 amp pedistals. Programs: Camden does not have a naturalist, but we do provide some programs on Saturdays during the summer. Check with the park office or the web page for scheduled programing. Trails: The park has 15 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of mountain bike trails, horse trails, and access to the paved Camden Regional Bike Trail. Some hiking trails are also accessible via the park's Action Track Chair, which is available for free checkout. Rentals: Watercraft rentals are available during office hours. We offer canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and paddle boards. Dependent on weather, rentals are available until October 1.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a leash six feet or shorter (or in a portable enclosure) and personally attended; only service animals in buildings, lodging, camper cabins, yurts, tipis, tours and beach areas.
Statewide rule from Minnesota's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: a state park vehicle permit (one-day $7 or year-round $35) is required for every vehicle; same price for residents and nonresidents. Four free park days per year. Iron Range OHV SRA states 'There is no entrance fee'.
Statewide fee rule from Minnesota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Minnesota park passes
- Year-round vehicle permit — $35. Unlimited visits to every Minnesota state park and recreation area for 12 months from the month of purchase Details
- One-day vehicle permit — $7. One day, one vehicle Details
- Additional year-round vehicle permit — $26. Additional vehicles owned by a year-round permit holder Details
- Year-round motorcycle permit — $30. Motorcycle, 12 months Details
- One-day group permit — $5. Group vehicles, one day Details
From the Minnesota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Reserve MN (US eDirect)
- Phone
- 866-857-2757
Camping reservations are recommended, especially for electric sites during weekends in the summer.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites 80 sites — Located in the upper and lower campgrounds. | 80 | ShowersRVs up to 50-60 feet | — |
| Pull-Through Sites Seven sites, 60-foot RV limit — All are electric sites, located in the upper campground. | — | Showers | — |
| Electric Sites 47 sites — 21 in the upper campground and 26 in the lower campground. | 47 | ElectricShowersRVs up to 50-60 feet | — |
| Horse Camp Four sites — The horse campground is also part of one of the group camps. Horse campers, please call ahead so we can try to avoid mixing user groups. | — | Showers | — |
| Group Camp Two group camps available — Group camp #1 is tent only with an enclosed shelter and toilet building. Do not park camper trailers or vehicles in this group camp unless you're loading or unloading. Park vehicles in the parking lot for the duration of your stay. This group camp is shaded and quiet, located across the Redwood River from the South Picnic Area nestled in the oak woods. Accommodates up to 50 people; $75 per night.
Group camp #2 is a rustic, open and grassy area with few shade trees. This group camp is adjacent to the horse camp along the Redwood River. This group camp has vault… | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites — 80 sites: Located in the upper and lower campgrounds.
Pull-Through Sites — Seven sites, 60-foot RV limit: All are electric sites, located in the upper campground.
Electric Sites — 47 sites: 21 in the upper campground and 26 in the lower campground.
RV Length Limit — 50-60 feet: Length is measured from the front of tow vehicle to rear of the vehicle being towed.
Accessible Sites — 2 sites: Two accessible drive-in campsites are in the Lower Campground. One site has electric hookup.
Horse Camp — Four sites: The horse campground is also part of one of the group camps. Horse campers, please call ahead so we can try to avoid mixing user groups.
Group Camp — Two group camps available: Group camp #1 is tent only with an enclosed shelter and toilet building. Do not park camper trailers or vehicles in this group camp unless you're loading or unloading. Park vehicles in the parking lot for the duration of your stay. This group camp is shaded and quiet, located across the Redwood River from the South Picnic Area nestled in the oak woods. Accommodates up to 50 people; $75 per night.
Group camp #2 is a rustic, open and grassy area with few shade trees. This group camp is adjacent to the horse camp along the Redwood River. This group camp has vault toilets, a water spigot, picnic tables, fire rings, and one larger fire ring. Accommodates up to 50 people; $50 per night.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Lodge
Accessible Lodging: Redwood Lodge is accessible.
Lodge: Accessible historic house that accomodates up to 8. See details about the Redwood Lodge.
Things to do
CampingFishingWildlife viewing and birdingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingHorseback ridingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Guided (summer) | — | — | One and seven-tenths milesSelf-Guided |
| Hiking (summer) | 15.8 mi | — | 15.8 milesHiking |
| Paved Bike (summer) | — | — | One and one-tenth miles — Park trail connects to the Camden Regional Trail to Marshall.Paved Bike |
| Unpaved Bike (summer) | — | — | Four and one-quarter miles — There are also one and one-tenth miles of rake-and-ride singletrack.Unpaved Bike |
| Horse (summer) | 10 mi | — | Ten milesHorse |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | You may snowshoe anywhere in the park that isn't groomed for another use. Snowshoes are available to rent from the ranger station.Snowshoe |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Self-Guided — One and seven-tenths miles
Summer — Hiking — 15.8 miles
Summer — Paved Bike — One and one-tenth miles: Park trail connects to the Camden Regional Trail to Marshall.
Summer — Unpaved Bike — Four and one-quarter miles: There are also one and one-tenth miles of rake-and-ride singletrack.
Summer — Horse — Ten miles
Winter — Snowshoe: You may snowshoe anywhere in the park that isn't groomed for another use.
Snowshoes are available to rent from the ranger station.
Trail conditions: The park has 15 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of mountain bike trails, horse trails, and access to the paved Camden Regional Bike Trail. Some hiking trails are also accessible via the park's Action Track Chair, which is available for free checkout.
Swimming
Swimming Beach
Boating and paddling
Boat Access — Drive-in
Boating Restrictions — Electric motors only.
Boat Docks — Brawner Lake
Fishing
Fishing: Fish for brown trout in the Redwood River or bass and bluegill in Brawner Lake.
Fishing Pier — Brawner Lake: The pier is accessible.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
- Equestrian camping
Lodging
- Lodge or inn rooms
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
Accessible Sites — 2 sites: Two accessible drive-in campsites are in the Lower Campground. One site has electric hookup.
Accessible Lodging: Redwood Lodge is accessible.
Lodge: Accessible historic house that accomodates up to 8. See details about the Redwood Lodge.
Showers — Accessible: Available seasonally, in the campgrounds.
Flush Toilets — Accessible: Available seasonally in campgrounds, north picnic area, and beach. Available year-round in the park office.
Vault Toilets — Accessible: Available year-round, throughout the park.
Picnic Area — Accessible: Three picnic areas.
Picnic Shelter — Two shelters, both accessible: One open and one enclosed picnic shelter. Both have electricity, and the enclosed shelter has a wood stove. Call the park to reserve.
Fishing Pier — Brawner Lake: The pier is accessible.
All-Terrain Track Chair: One all-terrain, electric powered chair that may be used on designated trails within the park.
- Reserve the chair
- Map of designated trails
- Learn more about track chairs
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1897 Camden Park Road
Lynd, MN 56157 - Nearest town
- Marshall — about 9 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.3557, -95.9181
- Phone
- (507) 872-7031
- camden.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Go 3 miles southwest of Lynd on Hwy 23 or from Marshall, go 10 miles south on Hwy 23.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- MN DNR A-Z list of state parks and recreation areas (park IDs in server-rendered <noscript> links) + state waysides page; details from the compass feature_detail JSON API used by park.html
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology