Maplewood State Park Day Use Facilities

About

The day-use facilities at Maplewood State Park serve visitors seeking daytime recreation in Minnesota's western lake country. The Trail Center sits on a wooden platform along Cataract Lake's north shore, offering picnic tables and access to the park's extensive trail system. The South Lida Lake Shelter is an open-air structure with a patio, benches, and kitchen area available for group reservations. Boaters and anglers can utilize concrete boat ramps on both Beers Lake and South Lida Lake, while the Beers Lake Fishing Pier extends into the water for shore fishing. The park's landscape features rolling hills covered in hardwood forest with sugar maple, basswood, and oak, surrounded by lakes that support diverse wildlife including over 150 bird species. These facilities are for day use only. Overnight visitors should reserve sites at the park's separate campgrounds: Lida Lake, Main Loop, or Hollow Loop campgrounds, or one of the five camper cabins.

Directions

From Pelican Rapids, drive 7 miles east on MN-108 to the park entrance.