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Lake Maria State Park

Leaf color:

50-75%
Flower color:

75-100%
Grass color:

75-100%
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Where to go: Forest edges throughout the park are showing bright fall colors. The Bjorkland Lake Trail and Anderson Hill area offer the best variety of fall colors.

What you'll see: Many trees are showing yellows,golds and shades of red and orange. Scattered maples are showing peak color. Prairies and grasslands have shades of red/brown with yellow and purple flowers in bloom. Interior woodlands are showing many shades of light green and yellow with some maples showing red/orange.

Also of interest: Waterfowl,hawks and song birds are migrating through the park. Look for trumpeter swans near the wildlife Observation area. Deer, wild turkey and a variety of frogs are common sights. Excellent conditions for fall hiking and backpack camping. Canoe, Kayak Rentals continue on weekends thru mid October. Maple Trees usually have peak color through the first half of October. Timber Dash 5K walk/run event on October 5(10am)....Register by 9 am. Call the park for details.

Last updated: October 1, 2013 

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Getting there

11411 Clementa Avenue Northwest
Monticello, MN 55362


The park may be reached from the south via I-94 (exit 193) at Hwy 25, south to Chelsea Rd to Hwy 39 west and Wright County Rd 111, or from the north via I-94 (exit 183) to Hwy 8, County Rd 39 and County Rd 111.

Contact

Phone: 763-878-2325


Email: lakemaria.statepark@state.mn.us


Best time to contact the park:

Friday - Monday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Other times, leave message on machine.