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Lake Carlos State Park

Leaf color:

50-75%
Flower color:

past peak
Grass color:

75-100%
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Where to go: Check out Inspiration Peak wayside rest about 25 miles nw of Lake Carlos State Park. The view from the top is breath taking. In the park the prairie grasses are nice on the prairie pothole trail. All trails in the woods are nice but trees are not at peak yet.

What you'll see: Colors are getting nicer in the woods. Try any trail. There is beauty throughout the park.

Also of interest: October 5th is the annual fall festival at Lake Carlos State Park. Come out the fun activities planned for that day.

Last updated: October 2, 2013 

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Getting there

2601 County Road 38 Northeast
Carlos, MN 56319


The park entrance is located 10 miles north of Alexandria on State Highway 29, then 2 miles west on Highway 38.

Contact

Phone: 320-852-7200


Email: lakecarlos.statepark@state.mn.us


Best time to contact the park:

Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.