Maplewood 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
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 106 campsitesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 560-5530
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 4
Partial closure Park alert• As of October 12 - Park Drive is open. The Scenic Park Drive will be closed during and after rain events. As soon as the road surface dries and… (more)
• As of October 12 - Park Drive is open. The Scenic Park Drive will be closed during and after rain events. As soon as the road surface dries and repairs are made, the road will be reopened.
Posted by the park 2026-10-28. Official alert
Alert Park alert• Park Deer Hunt: A managed hunt will take place Nov 7-10. Maplewood State Park will remain open to visitors, but the Minnesota Department of Natural… (more)
• Park Deer Hunt: A managed hunt will take place Nov 7-10. Maplewood State Park will remain open to visitors, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises wearing blaze orange or blaze pink if visiting the park while the hunt is in progress.
Posted by the park 2026-10-28. Official alert
Partial closure Park alert• The Grass Lake Trail from letters Blue AA to Blue Z is closed.
Posted by the park 2026-10-28. Official alert
Partial closure Park alert• Bass Lake Access area will be closed for construction until at least late October. No watercraft rentals will be available until next year on Bass… (more)
• Bass Lake Access area will be closed for construction until at least late October. No watercraft rentals will be available until next year on Bass Lake.
Posted by the park 2026-10-28. Official alert
Overview
Maplewood State Park is a 8,088-acre park in Otter Tail County, about 6 miles east of Pelican Rapids.
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a fishing pier. Overnight options include 106 campsites across 5 camping areas, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, equestrian camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes 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. | — |
| Park | Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available year-round at the Trail Center, Picnic Area, Main Campground, Beers Lake Cabins, Beers Lake Boat water access parking lot, the Horse Campground/Day-Use Area, and picnic/beach area. All other restrooms are closed for the season. Programs: For more information about naturalist programs at the park contact Dora at 218-261-6904 or email at dora.obrien@state.mn.us Drinking water: Drinking water is available at the ranger station year-round, located on the side of the building. Rentals: Rowboat, canoe, and kayak rentals are scheduled to begin May 8, 2027. Dump station: RV dump station is closed for the season. RVs: Electric hookups only in the Grass Lake Main Campground. 30 and 50 Amp. The Lida campground also accommodates RVs, without electrical service. Showers: The shower building is closed for the season. Electric sites: Sites 1-32 in the Grass Lake Main Campground are the only electric sites in the park. Sites 13-19 are reservable year-round. Trails: • Trail Closure: Due to safety concerns and maintenance, the Grass Lake Trail from Blue AA to Blue Z is closed. Horse Trails: Open for the season. Prepare to enjoy the outdoors safely by reviewing Hiking safety tips | Minnesota DNR Grab a map from the ranger station, or even better, The free Avenza Maps app uses GPS location tracking so you can stay found, even off the grid. Download the app and a GeoPDF map at home, and you won't need Internet or cell service once you're on the trail. GeoPDF Maps | Minnesota DNR . Water: Water has been turned off for the season. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Fall Hours: After October 18th, office will be open intermittently when staff are available.
Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available year-round at the Trail Center, Picnic Area, Main Campground, Beers Lake Cabins, Beers Lake Boat water access parking lot, the Horse Campground/Day-Use Area, and picnic/beach area. All other restrooms are closed for the season. Programs: For more information about naturalist programs at the park contact Dora at 218-261-6904 or email at dora.obrien@state.mn.us Drinking water: Drinking water is available at the ranger station year-round, located on the side of the building. Rentals: Rowboat, canoe, and kayak rentals are scheduled to begin May 8, 2027. Dump station: RV dump station is closed for the season. RVs: Electric hookups only in the Grass Lake Main Campground. 30 and 50 Amp. The Lida campground also accommodates RVs, without electrical service. Showers: The shower building is closed for the season. Electric sites: Sites 1-32 in the Grass Lake Main Campground are the only electric sites in the park. Sites 13-19 are reservable year-round. Trails: • Trail Closure: Due to safety concerns and maintenance, the Grass Lake Trail from Blue AA to Blue Z is closed. Horse Trails: Open for the season. Prepare to enjoy the outdoors safely by reviewing Hiking safety tips | Minnesota DNR Grab a map from the ranger station, or even better, The free Avenza Maps app uses GPS location tracking so you can stay found, even off the grid. Download the app and a GeoPDF map at home, and you won't need Internet or cell service once you're on the trail. GeoPDF Maps | Minnesota DNR . Water: Water has been turned off for the season.
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
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: any of the camper cabins.
Pets are not allowed in any of the camper cabins.
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 71 sites | 71 | ShowersRVs up to 50 foot length limit, as measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Electric Sites 32 sites | 32 | ElectricShowersRVs up to 50 foot length limit, as measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Backpack Sites 3 sites | 3 | Showers | — |
| Horse Camp 23 sites, including several that accommodate two or three horse trailers. Most sites have a highline, and three sites have corrals. | — | Showers | — |
| Group Camp The group camp is in a remote, semi-wooded area between Bass and Beers Lakes, and accommodates up to 30 people in tents, small trailers or campers. Primitive toilets. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites — 71 sites
Electric Sites — 32 sites
RV Length Limit: 50 foot length limit, as measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Backpack Sites — 3 sites
Horse Camp: 23 sites, including several that accommodate two or three horse trailers. Most sites have a highline, and three sites have corrals.
Group Camp: The group camp is in a remote, semi-wooded area between Bass and Beers Lakes, and accommodates up to 30 people in tents, small trailers or campers. Primitive toilets.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camper Cabins: 3 units5 cabins — Three camper cabins are heated with electricity and are available Thursday through Sunday in winter, and daily the rest of the year. One is wheelchair accessible. Two more camper cabins are available daily from April through October, one with electricity and one without. The accessible cabin and the seasonal cabin without electricity both sleep 5; the other three cabins sleep 6. Pets are not allowed in any of the camper cabins. Learn more about camper cabins.
Accessible Lodging: One accessible camper cabin.
Camper Cabins — 5 cabins: Three camper cabins are heated with electricity and are available Thursday through Sunday in winter, and daily the rest of the year. One is wheelchair accessible.
Two more camper cabins are available daily from April through October, one with electricity and one without.
The accessible cabin and the seasonal cabin without electricity both sleep 5; the other three cabins sleep 6.
Pets are not allowed in any of the camper cabins. Learn more about camper cabins.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingSwimmingBoatingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Guided (summer) | 2.2 mi | — | 2.2 milesSelf-Guided |
| Hiking (summer) | 25 mi | — | 25 miles — The park also contains a five and one-half mile segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT), a footpath that extends 4,800 miles from North Dakota to Vermont. Look for blue blazes and the NCT emblem on signposts.Hiking |
| Paved Bike (summer) | — | — | The paved Heart of the Lakes Trail runs 3.8 miles through the park.Paved Bike |
| Unpaved Bike (summer) | 9 mi | — | 9 miles — Bring your mountain bike. Nine miles of trail along gravel township roads and trail tread-ways give you a variety of views.Unpaved Bike |
| Horse (summer) | 20 mi | — | 20 milesHorse |
| Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic (winter) | 5 mi | — | 5 miles — A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required on groomed ski trails for skiers age 16 and up. There are also five miles of ungroomed backcountry ski trails.Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic |
| Snowmobile (winter) | 21 mi | — | 21 miles of groomed trailsSnowmobile |
| Snowshoe (winter) | 2 mi | — | 1/2 mile groomed — Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park, except on groomed ski or snowmobile trails. Snowshoe rentals are available at the ranger station.Snowshoe |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Self-Guided — 2.2 miles
Summer — Hiking — 25 miles: The park also contains a five and one-half mile segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT), a footpath that extends 4,800 miles from North Dakota to Vermont. Look for blue blazes and the NCT emblem on signposts.
Summer — Paved Bike: The paved Heart of the Lakes Trail runs 3.8 miles through the park.
Summer — Unpaved Bike — 9 miles: Bring your mountain bike. Nine miles of trail along gravel township roads and trail tread-ways give you a variety of views.
Summer — Horse — 20 miles
Winter — Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic — 5 miles: A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required on groomed ski trails for skiers age 16 and up.
There are also five miles of ungroomed backcountry ski trails.
Winter — Snowmobile — 21 miles of groomed trails
Winter — Snowshoe — 1/2 mile groomed: Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park, except on groomed ski or snowmobile trails.
Snowshoe rentals are available at the ranger station.
Trail conditions: • Trail Closure: Due to safety concerns and maintenance, the Grass Lake Trail from Blue AA to Blue Z is closed.
- Horse Trails: Open for the season.
- Prepare to enjoy the outdoors safely by reviewing Hiking safety tips | Minnesota DNR
- Grab a map from the ranger station, or even better, The free Avenza Maps app uses GPS location tracking so you can stay found, even off the grid. Download the app and a GeoPDF map at home, and you won't need Internet or cell service once you're on the trail. GeoPDF Maps | Minnesota DNR .
Swimming
Swimming Beach — Within the park
Boating and paddling
Boat Access — 2 in the park
Boat Docks
Canoe Access — Twenty-one Lake
Fishing
Fishing Pier — Beers Lake: The fishing pier is accessible.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Nature center or museum
- 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
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
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 Lodging: One accessible camper cabin.
Camper Cabins — 5 cabins: Three camper cabins are heated with electricity and are available Thursday through Sunday in winter, and daily the rest of the year. One is wheelchair accessible.
Two more camper cabins are available daily from April through October, one with electricity and one without.
The accessible cabin and the seasonal cabin without electricity both sleep 5; the other three cabins sleep 6.
Pets are not allowed in any of the camper cabins. Learn more about camper cabins.
Showers: Open seasonally. Wheelchair accessible.
Flush Toilets — Wheelchair accessible: Seasonal (wheelchair accessible)
Fishing Pier — Beers Lake: The fishing 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
Color Vision Glasses: The park now has glasses available that help many people with red-green color deficiencies see colors outdoors! First come, first served - stop by the ranger station to borrow a pair.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 39721 Park Entrance Road
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 - Nearest town
- Pelican Rapids — about 6 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.5500, -95.9542
- Phone
- (218) 560-5530
- maplewood.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park entrance is located 7 miles east of Pelican Rapids on State Highway 108.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 28, 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)
- Photo: Maplewoodstatepark.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Scott Backstrom
“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