Glendalough State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- 22 campsitesAlso cabins, yurts, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 261-6900
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction Park alertThe Annie Battle Lake Public Water Access is under construction beginning September 8. A temporary access location has been created east of it across… (more)
The Annie Battle Lake Public Water Access is under construction beginning September 8. A temporary access location has been created east of it across the bridge. Non-handicapped parking is temporary for loading/unloading only. It remains "carry-in" only (no ramp). Construction impacts to road access should be minimal.
Posted by the park 2026-09-04. Official alert
Overview
In Otter Tail County, about 19 miles east of Fergus Falls, Glendalough State Park covers about 1,920 acres.
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and biking. The official site lists about 11 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 22 campsites across 3 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins, yurts, and camper cabins or similar shelters.
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–Fri | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Sat–Sun | noon – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Park | Water: Water is off in the campground until Friday, May 14, 2027. Water is available year-round at the park office. Campgrounds: Cart-in campground, camper cabins and yurts are open year-round. Trails: The park has 11 miles of hiking trail, 6 miles of surfaced bike trail and 2.2 miles of mountain bike trails. In winter, park maintains 8 miles of groomed, easy to intermediate, level cross-country ski trails and 2 miles of snowshoe trails. Programs: Check out interpretive programs and other park events. Buildings: The historic lodge and dining hall are available to rent year-round. Call the park to reserve. Discounted winter rates apply from November 1 to April 30. Bathrooms: Dining Hall restrooms are open year-round! Modern restroom facilities in the campground are closed until Friday, May 14, 2027. Vault toilets in the park are open year-round. Facilities are wheelchair accessible. Rentals: Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, rowboats, bikes and four-person pedal cars are available from the Galloping Goose concessionaire until Sunday, October 18. Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available from the ranger station in winter. Electric sites: One RV electric site is available until Sunday, May 9, 2027 by calling the park. All camper cabins have electricity. Dump station: None. (City of Battle Lake has one 4 miles away.) Drinking water: Water is off in the campground until Friday, May 14, 2027. Water is available year-round at the park office. RVs: There is no RV camping in park in summer. Private RV campground is nearby. Host site is available after October 4 by calling park to reserve. Showers: Showers are closed until Friday, May 14, 2027. Showers are wheelchair accessible. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Monday - Friday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday- Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cart-in campground, camper cabins and yurts are open year-round.
Water: Water is off in the campground until Friday, May 14, 2027. Water is available year-round at the park office. Campgrounds: Cart-in campground, camper cabins and yurts are open year-round. Trails: The park has 11 miles of hiking trail, 6 miles of surfaced bike trail and 2.2 miles of mountain bike trails. In winter, park maintains 8 miles of groomed, easy to intermediate, level cross-country ski trails and 2 miles of snowshoe trails. Programs: Check out interpretive programs and other park events. Buildings: The historic lodge and dining hall are available to rent year-round. Call the park to reserve. Discounted winter rates apply from November 1 to April 30. Bathrooms: Dining Hall restrooms are open year-round! Modern restroom facilities in the campground are closed until Friday, May 14, 2027. Vault toilets in the park are open year-round. Facilities are wheelchair accessible. Rentals: Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, rowboats, bikes and four-person pedal cars are available from the Galloping Goose concessionaire until Sunday, October 18. Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available from the ranger station in winter. Electric sites: One RV electric site is available until Sunday, May 9, 2027 by calling the park. All camper cabins have electricity. Dump station: None. (City of Battle Lake has one 4 miles away.) Drinking water: Water is off in the campground until Friday, May 14, 2027. Water is available year-round at the park office. RVs: There is no RV camping in park in summer. Private RV campground is nearby. Host site is available after October 4 by calling park to reserve. Showers: Showers are closed until Friday, May 14, 2027. Showers are wheelchair accessible.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
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
Advance reservations are recommended for lodging year-round and for camping in summer, especially on weekends and holidays.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
No dogs
No pets allowed. No pets, open flames or cooking are allowed inside yurts.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cart-in Sites 22 sites — Campsites are in a wooded area from 200 to 1,200 feet from parking. For each campsite, a wheeled cart is available at no charge for campers to carry their gear. No vehicles are allowed in the campground area. | 22 | Showers | — |
| Canoe-in Sites Three sites on the northeast shore of Annie Battle Lake — These sites can also be accessed by foot or bicycle. | — | Showers | — |
| Group Camp The group camp accommodates up to 40 people. It is located next to a shaded creek between Molly Stark and Annie Battle Lakes, a short distance from the swimming beach, fishing pier, picnic shelter and the Annie Battle Lake Trail. There are seven picnic tables, six fire rings and a group ring, with rustic toilets and a hand pump for water. Tents only. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Accessible Sites — 1 accessible site: The park has 1 accessible site in the cart-in campground.
Cart-in Sites — 22 sites: Campsites are in a wooded area from 200 to 1,200 feet from parking. For each campsite, a wheeled cart is available at no charge for campers to carry their gear. No vehicles are allowed in the campground area.
Canoe-in Sites — Three sites on the northeast shore of Annie Battle Lake: These sites can also be accessed by foot or bicycle.
Group Camp: The group camp accommodates up to 40 people. It is located next to a shaded creek between Molly Stark and Annie Battle Lakes, a short distance from the swimming beach, fishing pier, picnic shelter and the Annie Battle Lake Trail. There are seven picnic tables, six fire rings and a group ring, with rustic toilets and a hand pump for water. Tents only.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camper Cabins: 4 units
- Other: 2 units
Accessible Lodging — 1 accessible camper cabin
Camper Cabins: Four camper cabins, available year-round. Each has electricity and a propane 'fireplace.' Wheeled carts are provided to carry your gear. The cart-in path is plowed in winter. Cabin Three is accessible and sleeps five, the other cabins sleep six. No pets allowed. More information on camper cabins.
Other: Two yurts on Annie Battle Lake are available year-round. Both yurts are cart-in, canoe-in, backpack or bicycle access only and are up to two miles from parking. Neither yurt is accessible by vehicle. The trail to the yurts is packed after snowfall, and sleds replace carts in the winter. (Call the park for disability accommodations or severe weather options.) Firewood for woodstove heat is provided at no charge in the winter. There is no electricity in either yurt. No pets, open flames or cooking are allowed inside yurts. Osprey accommodates three people, and Eagle can accommodate seven. More information on yurts.
Things to do
CampingHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingFishingHistoric sites and toursCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingRanger and interpretive programsPicnickingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic (winter) | 8 mi | — | 8 miles — The park offers 8 miles of groomed, easy-to-intermediate cross-country ski trails. A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required on groomed ski trails for skiers age 16 and up. Cross-country ski rentals are available from the ranger station.Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic |
| Snowshoe (winter) | 2 mi | — | 2 miles of packed snow — You may snowshoe anywhere in the park, except on groomed ski trails. Snowshoes are available to rent from the ranger station.Snowshoe |
| Self-Guided (summer) | — | — | Two trails — Beaver Pond Trail is one and four-tenths miles. Prairie Hill Trail is six-tenths of a mile.Self-Guided |
| Hiking (summer) | 9 mi | — | Nine miles — Trail access from picnic area and trail center.Hiking |
| Paved Bike (summer) | 6 mi | — | Six mile loop — The paved Glendalough Trail is entirely separate from the park's roads, and features a three-mile one-way spur that goes to shops and restaurants in the City of Battle Lake. It is a six-mile round trip loop.Paved Bike |
| Unpaved Bike (summer) | 2 mi | — | Two miles — Mountain biking is allowed on the Lake Emma Trail Loop and extension along the northern shoreline of Lake Emma.Unpaved Bike |
Trail descriptions from the park
Winter — Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic — 8 miles: The park offers 8 miles of groomed, easy-to-intermediate cross-country ski trails.
A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required on groomed ski trails for skiers age 16 and up.
Cross-country ski rentals are available from the ranger station.
Winter — Snowshoe — 2 miles of packed snow: You may snowshoe anywhere in the park, except on groomed ski trails. Snowshoes are available to rent from the ranger station.
Summer — Self-Guided — Two trails: Beaver Pond Trail is one and four-tenths miles. Prairie Hill Trail is six-tenths of a mile.
Summer — Hiking — Nine miles: Trail access from picnic area and trail center.
Summer — Paved Bike — Six mile loop: The paved Glendalough Trail is entirely separate from the park's roads, and features a three-mile one-way spur that goes to shops and restaurants in the City of Battle Lake. It is a six-mile round trip loop.
Summer — Unpaved Bike — Two miles: Mountain biking is allowed on the Lake Emma Trail Loop and extension along the northern shoreline of Lake Emma.
Trail conditions: The park has 11 miles of hiking trail, 6 miles of surfaced bike trail and 2.2 miles of mountain bike trails. In winter, park maintains 8 miles of groomed, easy to intermediate, level cross-country ski trails and 2 miles of snowshoe trails.
Swimming
Swimming Beach
Boating and paddling
Boat Docks
Fishing
Fishing Pier — Molly Stark 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
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
- Glamping or camper cabins
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 — 1 accessible site: The park has 1 accessible site in the cart-in campground.
Accessible Lodging — 1 accessible camper cabin
Camper Cabins: Four camper cabins, available year-round. Each has electricity and a propane 'fireplace.' Wheeled carts are provided to carry your gear. The cart-in path is plowed in winter. Cabin Three is accessible and sleeps five, the other cabins sleep six. No pets allowed. More information on camper cabins.
Other: Two yurts on Annie Battle Lake are available year-round. Both yurts are cart-in, canoe-in, backpack or bicycle access only and are up to two miles from parking. Neither yurt is accessible by vehicle. The trail to the yurts is packed after snowfall, and sleds replace carts in the winter. (Call the park for disability accommodations or severe weather options.) Firewood for woodstove heat is provided at no charge in the winter. There is no electricity in either yurt. No pets, open flames or cooking are allowed inside yurts. Osprey accommodates three people, and Eagle can accommodate seven. More information on yurts.
Read more from the park
Showers — Accessible - seasonally available: Located in the campground restroom building. Check seasonal update for dates open.
Flush Toilets: The dining hall restroom is available year-round. Campground and trail center restrooms are seasonal. All are accessible.
Fishing Pier — Molly Stark Lake: The pier is accessible.
Picnic Shelter — Accessible open shelter: Located near Molly Stark Lake. Shelter has electricity and accommodates 100 people. Call the park to reserve.
Color Vision Glasses: The park has glasses available that help many people with red-green color deficiencies see colors outdoors! First come, first served - stop by the park office to borrow a pair.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 24869 Whitetail Lane
Battle Lake, MN 56515 - Nearest town
- Fergus Falls — about 19 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.3115, -95.6800
- Phone
- (218) 261-6900
- glendalough.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From the town of Battle Lake, go 1.5 miles north on State Hwy. #78 and 1.8 miles east on Ottertail Co. Hwy #16 to the park entrance.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 4, 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