Lake Carlos

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Sculpted by ancient glaciers, Lake Carlos State Park contains a tamarack bog, marshes, woodland ponds, and lakes.

A variety of recreational activities revolve around the lake. Clear and deep, Lake Carlos offers visitors a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking and horseback riding. In the winter, ski from the tamarack bog to a maple-basswood forest.

Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.

Visitor Alert!

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I Can Camp!

Camping challenged? Not after you attend our overnight I Can Camp! workshop August 19! Learn more or book now.


Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found on Lake Le home Dieu.

Boaters are asked to inspect and remove all visible aquatic plants, animals, and mud from their boats, trailers, and equipment in order to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels.

Large groups of Zebra Mussels can kill native mussels, harm fish populations, and interfere with recreational opportunities.

For additional information, please visit Invasive Aquatic Animals.


Camper Cabins now available!

Four camper cabins are now available to rent in the Upper Campground. Reserve Now.

Park Notes

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. Complete information and lists of vendors and locations where approved firewood is available are posted on the DNR Web site.
More information
Vendor List

Birders:

Click Here for the Bird Checklist at Lake Carlos State Park.

Park Highlights

tree Camping

tree Fishing on Chain of Lakes

tree Birdwatching

tree Hiking Through Rolling Hills

tree Swimming/Boating

tree Water Recreation


Hours

The best time to reach someone in the office is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Contact

2601 County Road 38 Northeast
Carlos, MN 56319

tel: 320-852-7200

Getting There

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





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