Lake Louise 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
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(507) 352-5111
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality Special management deer hunt in Lake Louise State Park - November 14th-15thDuring these hunting periods, the park will remain open to visitors. • Blaze orange or pink clothing (required for hunters) is strongly encouraged… (more)
During these hunting periods, the park will remain open to visitors. • Blaze orange or pink clothing (required for hunters) is strongly encouraged for those visiting the park and out on the trails. • Learn more about special management hunts in Minnesota State Parks Visitors wishing to avoid hunting activity on this weekend may visit other nearby parks including Forestville/Mystery Cave, Myre-Big Island, Whitewater, Great River Bluffs, and Beaver Creek Valley state parks. Drinking water is no longer available at the picnic shelter.
Posted by the park 2026-10-15. Official alert
Overview
Lake Louise State Park is a 851-acre park in Mower County, about 23 miles south of Stewartville.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and ranger programs. Its trail network totals roughly 11.6 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with RV sites, group camping, equestrian camping, and showers.
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. | — |
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
For information, contact Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park.
All campsites are open Memorial Day Weekend through October 18, 2026.
Campgrounds: All campsites are open Memorial Day Weekend through October 18, 2026. Trails: Horse trails are normally open May 1 through October 31. This park has nearly 12 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of horse trails, and 15 miles of paved bike trails. Water: Water is available Memorial Day Weekend through October 18, 2026, at the campground. Showers: Campground showers are available Memorial Day weekend through October 18, 2026. Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available year-round. Dump station: Memorial Day Weekend through October 18, 2026. Electric sites: There are 11 electric campsites available during the summer camping season. RVs: Electric sites have 30 amp service.
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
- Required at certain times
- Booking system
- Reserve MN (US eDirect)
- Phone
- 866-857-2757
Camping reservations are needed from Memorial Day Weekend to October 18, 2026.
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 Nine non-electric sites and 11 electric sites are available Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. | — | ShowersRVs up to The max RV length is 45 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Horse Camp The horse campground has six sites, drinking water, and a vault toilet. The shower building with flush toilets is nearby. | — | Showers | — |
| Group Camp Red Oak accommodates up to 20 people and Riverview up to 30 people. Both sites are rustic, with vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Drinking water is nearby. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites: Nine non-electric sites and 11 electric sites are available Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. RV Length Limit: The max RV length is 45 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. Horse Camp: The horse campground has six sites, drinking water, and a vault toilet. The shower building with flush toilets is nearby. Group Camp: Red Oak accommodates up to 20 people and Riverview up to 30 people. Both sites are rustic, with vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Drinking water is nearby.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingCampingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingHikingHorseback ridingRanger and interpretive programsPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking (summer) | — | — | Hike the 11.6 miles of trails that wind through the park.Hiking |
| Paved Bike (summer) | — | — | Enjoy biking the 14.2 mile Shooting Star StateTrail which starts in LeRoy and runs through the park.Paved Bike |
| Horse (summer) | — | — | Many of the 9.7 miles of horse trails are surfaced with natural vegetation. They are typically open May 1 through October 31, weather permitting. A Minnesota trail pass is required for all horse riders.Horse |
| Snowmobile (winter) | — | — | The park's 9.6 miles of snowmobile trails connect to more miles of local and regional trails. The local snowmobile club grooms trails through the park which connect to an extensive grant-in-aid trail network in southeast Minnesota. There is no parking for vehicles pulling trailers in winterSnowmobile |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Snowshoers may travel anywhere in the park, except on groomed snowmobile trails. The wooded corridors along the streams and lake are especially appealing.Snowshoe |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Hiking: Hike the 11.6 miles of trails that wind through the park. Summer — Paved Bike: Enjoy biking the 14.2 mile Shooting Star StateTrail which starts in LeRoy and runs through the park. Summer — Horse: Many of the 9.7 miles of horse trails are surfaced with natural vegetation. They are typically open May 1 through October 31, weather permitting. A Minnesota trail pass is required for all horse riders. Winter — Snowmobile: The park's 9.6 miles of snowmobile trails connect to more miles of local and regional trails. The local snowmobile club grooms trails through the park which connect to an extensive grant-in-aid trail network in southeast Minnesota. There is no parking for vehicles pulling trailers in winter Winter — Snowshoe: Snowshoers may travel anywhere in the park, except on groomed snowmobile trails. The wooded corridors along the streams and lake are especially appealing. Trail conditions: Horse trails are normally open May 1 through October 31. This park has nearly 12 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of horse trails, and 15 miles of paved bike trails.
Swimming
Swimming Beach: The swimming beach along Lake Louise also has a picnic shelter and vault toilets nearby.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Group camping
- Equestrian camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
Picnic Shelter: Located in picnic area, the open walled accessible picnic shelter has electricity, tables and lights.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 12385 766th Avenue
LeRoy, MN 55951 - Nearest town
- Stewartville — about 23 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.5360, -92.5092
- Phone
- (507) 352-5111
- lakelouise.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Approximately 1.5 miles north of LeRoy on County Road 14.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 15, 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. 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