Lac qui Parle State Park
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Lac qui Parle is a French translation of the name given to the lake by the Dakota Indians who called it the "lake that speaks." If you visit in the spring or fall you'll understand why. The lake is a stop over for thousands of migratory Canada geese and other waterfowl. You'll hear a chorus of honking, quacking, and other vocalizations. Paddle the lake, or cast a line and catch walleye, northerns, perch, or crappie. Explore one of the trails by foot or horseback. Visit the historic Fort Renville and Lac qui Parle mission sites. While in the area, be sure to visit the 33,000 acre Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area.
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Visitor Alert!Water has been turned on and the Upper and Lower Campgrounds are open for the season. Camper Cabins are open for rental year-round. |
Park Notes
Virtual Tour:Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Firewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. Changes at the Park:New location:The park office and campground registration/information has been relocated to a site on the east side of the lake, near the new upper campground area. These services are available at the Lac qui Parle Area DNR headquarters building, 1/2 mile north of the Upper Campground. Upper Campground: The Upper Campground offers a trailer dump station for RVs, cart-in sites for tenting, some side-by-side double sites and pull-through sites for trailers. The Upper Campground has 37 electric sites, including nine sites that have full sewer and water hookups. There are eight pull-through sites of which three have full water, sewer and electric service. Lower Campground: The old campground in the lower unit area of the park continues to be available year-round. Birders:Bird Checklist at Lac qui Parle State Park. |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Summer: Monday - Sunday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Contact
14047 20th Street Northwest
Watson, MN 56295
tel: 320-734-4450
fax: 320-734-4452
email: lacquiparle.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Approximately 1/2 mile north of Watson on U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 7, then west on Chippewa County Road 13.