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Lake Louise State Park


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.

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


Visitor Alert!

Campground Season

Regular campsites, horse campsites, and group campsites open for the 2013 season Memorial Weekend and close directly after Labor Day Weekend.

Motors are not allowed on Lake Louise. Canoes and kayaks are welcomed, but there are no local rentals available.

Deer Hunt at Lake Louise State Park

There will be a deer hunt during November 16 through November 17. The park will remain open to the public during the hunt.

For more information: State parks during 2013 hunting season.

Last updated September 17, 2013

Park Notes

Be fascinated. Check out the naturalist programs and other activities scheduled at the park.

Virtual Tour:

Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park!
Panoramic tour | Snapshot tour

Bike Trail:

The twenty 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 May 25 and remains available through Labor Day.

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Don't move firewood!

Burning non-local firewood can spread invasive species, and it's against Minnesota state law. Learn more. Always buy your firewood at the park, or from an approved local vendor. Find firewood vendors for Lake Louise State Park.

Birders:

Bird Checklist This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. at Lake Louise State Park.

Park Highlights

tree Quiet Park

tree Seasonal Wildflowers

tree Peaceful Campgrounds

tree Canoeing on Lake Louise

tree Swimming Beach

tree Horse Trails Through Varied Habitat


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.