Hayes Lake

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Some days it's just you, loons, and moose, while you traverse around Hayes Lake. Fed by the north fork of the Roseau River, the lake supports crappie, sunfish, large mouth bass, and northern. Birdwatchers have spotted over 200 species in or near the park. The summer is perfect to look for orchids, gentians, and blueberries (you can pick the berries, but not the flowers). Visitors also enjoy swimming and canoeing in the lake, along with camping. Trails for hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding connect with the Beltrami Island State Forest.

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Visitor Alert!

Fish For Free!

As of July 1, 2009 an angling license is no longer required to fish in Hayes Lake State Park, with the exception of ice fishing. Motor use on Hayes Lake is restricted to electric motors only.

Park Notes

Gift Cards:

Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card this holiday season!

Firewood restrictions information:

Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Complete information and lists of vendors and locations where approved firewood is available are posted on the DNR Web site.
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Bemis Hill Forest Campground:

Hayes Lake State Park also manages the Bemis Hill Forest Campground and day-use area located 6 miles northeast of the park.

Group Camp:

The Group Camp at this park now can be reserved by phone or online through the centralized reservation system. Group camp reservations can be made from three to 365 days in advance. Call toll free 1-866-85PARKS or reserve online.

Hayes Lake:

Hayes Lake is contained completely within the boundaries of Hayes Lake State Park, thus motor use on Hayes Lake is restricted to electric motors only.

Friends of Hayes Lake State Park:

The Friends of Hayes Lake State Park are actively seeking new members! Membership is open to individuals and organizations interested in supporting Hayes Lake State Park through park improvement projects and volunteer activities. Call the park at 218-425-7504 for membership information.