Zippel Bay 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(218) 635-0410
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert Coast Guard pulled buoys September 23, 2026The buoys on Lake of the Woods entering/leaving Zippel Bay's channel have been pulled by the Coast Guard as of September 23, 2026. Please navigate… (more)
The buoys on Lake of the Woods entering/leaving Zippel Bay's channel have been pulled by the Coast Guard as of September 23, 2026. Please navigate with caution when entering/leaving.
Posted by the park 2026-09-24. Official alert
Alert Lottery firearms deer hunt in the park November 7-22, 2026The park will be open to both hunters and non-hunters. We recommend you wear blaze orange or blaze pink clothing while visiting the park and enjoying… (more)
The park will be open to both hunters and non-hunters. We recommend you wear blaze orange or blaze pink clothing while visiting the park and enjoying the trails, whether you are hunting or not. Learn more about deer hunts in Minnesota state parks.
Posted by the park 2026-09-24. Official alert
Overview
Zippel Bay State Park is a 2,720-acre park in Lake of the Woods County, about 22 miles east of Warroad.
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 300 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, group 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. | — |
| Office | Fri, Sat | 8:30 a.m. – noon | — |
| Sun–Thu | Closed | — | |
| Park | Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available year-round in the park. Electric sites: No electric sites exist at Zippel Bay State Park. Campgrounds: Camping is OPEN for the 2026 season. Camping closes for the 2026 season on November 3rd, 2026. Water: The Shower Building is CLOSED for the 2026 Fall/Winter Season. The Dump Station is CLOSED for the 2026 Fall/Winter season. Trails: In winter, the park has 7 miles of ungroomed cross-country ski trails. In summer, the park has 9 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails. Rentals: Canoe rentals are available during the summer/fall months. Ask about the self-guided canoe tour around the bay! Reserve canoes at the park office. Rentals are OPEN for the 2026 season. Dump station: The dump station is CLOSED for the 2026 Fall/Winter season. Drinking water: Water is available year-round at hand pumps in the park. RVs: Due to small sites and lack of turn-arounds, large fifth wheels and RVs are advised not to travel past Ridge Campground. Showers: The Shower Building is CLOSED for the 2026 Fall/Winter season. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Open Fridays & Saturdays 8:30am-12:00pm Closed Sunday thru Thursday
Camping is OPEN for the 2026 season. Camping closes for the 2026 season on November 3rd, 2026.
Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available year-round in the park. Electric sites: No electric sites exist at Zippel Bay State Park. Campgrounds: Camping is OPEN for the 2026 season. Camping closes for the 2026 season on November 3rd, 2026. Water: The Shower Building is CLOSED for the 2026 Fall/Winter Season. The Dump Station is CLOSED for the 2026 Fall/Winter season. Trails: In winter, the park has 7 miles of ungroomed cross-country ski trails. In summer, the park has 9 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails. Rentals: Canoe rentals are available during the summer/fall months. Ask about the self-guided canoe tour around the bay! Reserve canoes at the park office. Rentals are OPEN for the 2026 season. Dump station: The dump station is CLOSED for the 2026 Fall/Winter season. Drinking water: Water is available year-round at hand pumps in the park. RVs: Due to small sites and lack of turn-arounds, large fifth wheels and RVs are advised not to travel past Ridge Campground. Showers: The Shower Building is CLOSED for the 2026 Fall/Winter season.
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
- 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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites There are 57 drive-in sites. There are no electric sites. | — | ShowersRVs up to The RV length limit is 50 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. Due to small sites and lack of turnarounds, large fifth wheels and RVs are advised not to travel past Ridge Campground. | — |
| Group Camp This rustic site accommodates 45 people and has a vault toilet. Tents, small trailers, and campers are permitted. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites: There are 57 drive-in sites. There are no electric sites. RV Length Limit: The RV length limit is 50 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. Due to small sites and lack of turnarounds, large fifth wheels and RVs are advised not to travel past Ridge Campground. Group Camp: This rustic site accommodates 45 people and has a vault toilet. Tents, small trailers, and campers are permitted.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingWildlife viewing and birdingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingSwimmingBoatingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowmobile (winter) | — | — | The park has 3 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Ten miles from the park, snowmobilers can access over 300 miles of trails.Snowmobile |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Snowshoeing is permitted anywhere in the park, except on groomed snowmobile trails.Snowshoe |
| Other (winter) | — | — | The park has seven miles of ungroomed cross-country skiing trails.Other |
| Hiking (summer) | — | — | The park has nearly nine miles of hiking trailsHiking |
| Horse (summer) | — | — | Two miles of trails inside the park connect to additional trails outside the park.Horse |
Trail descriptions from the park
Winter — Snowmobile: The park has 3 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Ten miles from the park, snowmobilers can access over 300 miles of trails. Winter — Snowshoe: Snowshoeing is permitted anywhere in the park, except on groomed snowmobile trails. Winter — Other: The park has seven miles of ungroomed cross-country skiing trails. Summer — Hiking: The park has nearly nine miles of hiking trails Summer — Horse: Two miles of trails inside the park connect to additional trails outside the park. Trail conditions: In winter, the park has 7 miles of ungroomed cross-country ski trails. In summer, the park has 9 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails.
Swimming
Swimming Beach: The park has over two miles of white sand beach to enjoy!
Boating and paddling
Boat Access: Drive-in boat access is located at the marina. Carry-in boat access is located at the small beach. Boat Docks Canoe Access: Our marina has canoe access and great wildlife viewing. Ask about our self-guided canoe tour around the bay!
Fishing
Fishing Pier: The park's fishing pier is accessible. Our fish cleaning house is available at the marina.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Nature center or museum
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
✓ 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
Showers: Showers are accessible and open seasonally. Fishing Pier: The park's fishing pier is accessible. Our fish cleaning house is available at the marina. Picnic Area: The park has an accessible picnic area. Accessible Picnic Shelter: The park has an accessible open shelter. All-Terrain Track Chair: The park has an all-terrain, electric powered chair that may be used on designated trails within the park. Learn more about track chairs.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3684 54th Avenue Northwest
Williams, MN 56686 - Nearest town
- Warroad — about 22 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.8444, -94.8500
- Phone
- (218) 635-0410
- zippelbay.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From the west end of Baudette, take Highway 172, 10 miles north to County Road 8. Go west on 8 for 6 miles 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 24, 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