Hayes Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- 53 campsitesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 425-7504
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Hayes Lake State Park is a park in Roseau County, about 17 miles southeast of Roseau.
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, boating, and fishing. The official site lists about 13 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 53 campsites across 3 camping areas, including RV sites with electric hookups and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins 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 | Sun, Mon | Closed | — |
| Park | Water: Water will be turned off in the campground on October 15, 2026 for the season. Our dump station has a water faucet to fill your camper and there is also a drinking water faucet near our shower building. Campgrounds: Hayes Lake has two loops with a total of 35 campsites. Two camper cabins are available seasonally. Two hike-in campsites are also available, located on a scenic overlook on the north side of Hayes Lake. Dump station: The dump station is open for the season and is located on the second loop in our campground. Dump station will close October 15, 2026. Trails: Park has 13 miles of hiking trail, 5 miles of mountain bike trail and 7 miles of horse trail. In winter, there are 9 miles of snowmobile trails. Visitors may snowshoe anywhere in the park with the exception of groomed snowmobile trails. Drinking water: Hand pump wells for water are available at the campground and the picnic area. Programs: There is no naturalist on staff at this park. Visit the State Parks calendar of events for information on the many special events throughout the season. Electric sites: Park has 18 electric sites for use during the summer camping season. Showers: Our shower building is open for the season. Water will be shut off October 15, 2026. Bathrooms: Our campground bathroom/shower building will be closed for the season on October 15, 2026. Primitive toilets are available year-round in the campground and day use areas. Rentals: Rentals of canoes, kayaks, and row boats are available at the park office. You are welcome to bring your own boats and canoes to the park, but please be aware that motor use on Hayes Lake is limited to electric motors only. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday 9-12 and 1-3. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Hayes Lake has two loops with a total of 35 campsites. Two camper cabins are available seasonally. Two hike-in campsites are also available, located on a scenic overlook on the north side of Hayes Lake.
Water: Water will be turned off in the campground on October 15, 2026 for the season. Our dump station has a water faucet to fill your camper and there is also a drinking water faucet near our shower building. Campgrounds: Hayes Lake has two loops with a total of 35 campsites. Two camper cabins are available seasonally. Two hike-in campsites are also available, located on a scenic overlook on the north side of Hayes Lake. Dump station: The dump station is open for the season and is located on the second loop in our campground. Dump station will close October 15, 2026. Trails: Park has 13 miles of hiking trail, 5 miles of mountain bike trail and 7 miles of horse trail. In winter, there are 9 miles of snowmobile trails. Visitors may snowshoe anywhere in the park with the exception of groomed snowmobile trails. Drinking water: Hand pump wells for water are available at the campground and the picnic area. Programs: There is no naturalist on staff at this park. Visit the State Parks calendar of events for information on the many special events throughout the season. Electric sites: Park has 18 electric sites for use during the summer camping season. Showers: Our shower building is open for the season. Water will be shut off October 15, 2026. Bathrooms: Our campground bathroom/shower building will be closed for the season on October 15, 2026. Primitive toilets are available year-round in the campground and day use areas. Rentals: Rentals of canoes, kayaks, and row boats are available at the park office. You are welcome to bring your own boats and canoes to the park, but please be aware that motor use on Hayes Lake is limited to electric motors only.
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
- Booking system
- Reserve MN (US eDirect)
- Phone
- 866-857-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
No dogs
Camper Cabins — Two camper cabins: No pets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites 35 well-screened, wooded sites | 35 | ShowersRVs up to 40 feet | — |
| Electric Sites 18 sites — Good space between sites. | 18 | ElectricShowersRVs up to 40 feet | — |
| Backpack Sites Two sites — Sites overlook the lake. Located about one block from parking. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites — 35 well-screened, wooded sites
Electric Sites — 18 sites: Good space between sites.
RV Length Limit — 40 feet: Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Accessible Sites — 1: The campground has one drive-in electric site.
Backpack Sites — Two sites: Sites overlook the lake. Located about one block from parking.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camper CabinsTwo camper cabins — No pets. Camp Three sleeps six. Timberline is accessible and sleeps five. More information on camper cabins.
Accessible Lodging — 1 accessible camper cabin: The Timberline camper cabin is accessible.
Camper Cabins — Two camper cabins: No pets. Camp Three sleeps six. Timberline is accessible and sleeps five. More information on camper cabins.
Things to do
HikingHistoric sites and toursFishingWildlife viewing and birdingHorseback ridingRanger and interpretive programsPicnickingSwimmingBoatingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Guided (summer) | — | — | Two trails totalling two and one-half miles — Pine Ridge Interpretive Trail goes from the campground to the main picnic area. The History Trail starts at Hayes Dam.Self-Guided |
| Hiking (summer) | 13 mi | — | 13 miles — Wooded trails run along lakeshore and river.Hiking |
| Unpaved Bike (summer) | 5 mi | — | Five miles — Trail starts at Hayes Dam.Unpaved Bike |
| Boardwalk (summer) | — | — | Short bogwalk from the "A" loop in the campground into a northern cedar bog.Boardwalk |
| Horse (summer) | 7 mi | — | Seven milesHorse |
| Snowmobile (winter) | 6 mi | — | Six miles — Connects to many miles of snowmobile trails in Beltrami Island State Forest.Snowmobile |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Anywhere in the parkSnowshoe |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Self-Guided — Two trails totalling two and one-half miles: Pine Ridge Interpretive Trail goes from the campground to the main picnic area. The History Trail starts at Hayes Dam.
Summer — Hiking — 13 miles: Wooded trails run along lakeshore and river.
Summer — Unpaved Bike — Five miles: Trail starts at Hayes Dam.
Summer — Boardwalk: Short bogwalk from the "A" loop in the campground into a northern cedar bog.
Summer — Horse — Seven miles
Winter — Snowmobile — Six miles: Connects to many miles of snowmobile trails in Beltrami Island State Forest.
Winter — Snowshoe — Anywhere in the park
Trail conditions: Park has 13 miles of hiking trail, 5 miles of mountain bike trail and 7 miles of horse trail. In winter, there are 9 miles of snowmobile trails. Visitors may snowshoe anywhere in the park with the exception of groomed snowmobile trails.
Swimming
Swimming Beach
Boating and paddling
Boat Access — Near Hayes Lake Dam
Boat Docks
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing Pier — Accessible, near the boat landing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Nature center or museum
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- 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: The campground has one drive-in electric site.
Accessible Lodging — 1 accessible camper cabin: The Timberline camper cabin is accessible.
Camper Cabins — Two camper cabins: No pets. Camp Three sleeps six. Timberline is accessible and sleeps five. More information on camper cabins.
Showers — Accessible, seasonally available in the campground
Flush Toilets — Accessible, seasonally available in the campground
Fishing Pier — Accessible, near the boat landing
All-Terrain Track Chair: The park has an all-terrain, electric powered chair that may be used on designated trails within the park.
- Reserve the chair
- Learn more about track chairs
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 48990 County Road 4
Roseau, MN 56751 - Nearest town
- Roseau — about 17 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.6439, -95.5452
- Phone
- (218) 425-7504
- hayeslake.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Entrance to the park is 15 miles south of the town of Roseau on State Highway 89, then 9 miles east on Roseau County Road 4.
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
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology