Lake Louise State Park
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Lake Louise lures hikers, horseback riders, skiers, and snowmobilers to its trails, which wind through open landscapes and lush hardwoods. The confluence of the Little Iowa and Upper Iowa Rivers that occurs in the park provides water recreation. In addition, visitors swim, boat, or fish in Lake Louise. Hiking and horseback riding are also popular sports at this park. The lakeside picnic grounds and beach area draws visitors in the summer.
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Visitor Alert!New! Take a Virtual Tour:Take a panoramic virtual tour of Lake Louise State Park. On this journey you'll explore an area that combines camping with horseback riding, view the dam at Lake Louise, and explore a few hiking trails while enjoying the scenery, including big bluestem, Indian grass, and other prairie plant species that thrive in this area. Lake Louise State Park Campgrounds, Horse Area, and Horse Trails Closed for Bridge ReplacementEffective September 6, 2011, campgrounds, horse area and horse trails at Lake Louise State Park will be closed. The 1910 Cady Bridge which has provided access to these areas is deficient and will be replaced with a larger structure. The replacement bridge will facilitate use by large RVs which now exceed bridge capacity. It will also provide a safer passage for bicyclists and others using the Shooting Star Trail. The Shooting Star Trail will also be closed at the bridge although sections on either side of the bridge will be available for use by parking at trail heads in LeRoy, Taopi, and Adams. The trail and campground road will be barricaded to ensure safety during the project. The project should be completed by Memorial weekend of 2012 at which time the campground and trail access will resume. For more information contact Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park at 507-352-5111. |
Park NotesSnowshoeing at Lake Louise Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Snowshoes and walking sticks are available for the first 20 adults and the first 20 youth to pre-register. Snowshoes and snowshoeing will begin at the Shooting Star Trail Head in LeRoy, MN. Parking is available at LeRoy Trail Head. A “warming house” with refreshments will be provided at the Community Room at the apartment building next to the Shooting Star Trail Head. Register for this event by calling the LeRoy City Office at 507-324-5707. The secondary contact for pre-registration is the Park Office at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park 507-352-5111. This event is sponsored by Friends of Lake Louise State 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. Bike Trail:The fourteen mile Shooting Star State Trail winds through the park and is available for use in the spring through late fall. Seasonal Information:Lake Louise State Park is staffed on a seasonal basis. Camping at the park opens April 29 and remains available through Labor Day. Birders:Bird Checklist |
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Hours
For information on this park, call Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park at 507-352-5111. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact
c/o Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park:
21071 County 118
Preston, MN 55965
tel: c/o Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park: 507-352-5111
email: lakelouise.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Approximately 1.5 miles north of LeRoy on County Road 14.