Lake Carlos State Park
State Park · Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- 15.8 mi of trails
- Camping
- 1,215 acres
Plan your visit
Trails & hiking
15.8 mi of maintained trail measured from the agency's own trail mapping
- 15.6 hiking
- 7.0 horseback riding
Camping
130 mapped camping locations
Camping · Equestrian Camping · Group Camping · Rv Camping · Dump Station · Shower
Site types & reservations: see the official site.
Know before you go
- Official site
- www.dnr.state.mn.us
- Managed by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- Established
- 1935
Getting there
Things to do
Activities & features: Interpretive Signage · Nature Trail · Pets Allowed · Water Feature
Photos
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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency, USGS PAD-US · updated 2026-09-12