Glendalough State Park

Located in the transition zone between prairie and hardwood forest, the park spans 1,931 acres of land and 1,000 acres of water surfaces.

The land was initially developed as Valentine's Camp in 1903, later purchased by Minneapolis Tribune owner F.E. Murphy who renamed it Glendalough after an Irish monastery.

The restored historic lodge hosted notable figures including Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon during its period as a private corporate retreat.

The park features 22 cart-in sites, 3 canoe-in sites, 1 group camp, and 1 camper cabin, with kayak and canoe rentals available for water activities.

Annie Battle Lake functions as a Heritage Fishery where special regulations maintain large populations of sunfish, crappie, and walleye in an undeveloped environment.

Location: Otter Tail County

Inception: 1992

Website: https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00167

GPS coordinates: 46.33330,-95.66670

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11