Lake Carlos State Park, State park in Douglas County, Minnesota.
Lake Carlos State Park encompasses 1,305 acres of diverse ecosystems, including tamarack bogs, marshes, woodland ponds, and glacially formed lakes.
The Minnesota state government acquired the land during the Great Depression in 1937, following earlier settlement patterns after the Traverse des Sioux treaty of 1851.
The park serves as an educational center where visitors learn about local ecosystems through programs organized by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Visitors can access multiple camping facilities, hiking trails, swimming areas, and fishing spots, with winter activities including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
The park contains deep glacial lakes reaching depths of 150 feet, formed by ancient ice movements that shaped the current landscape of Douglas County.
Location: Douglas County
Inception: 1937
Website: https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00211
GPS coordinates: 45.99750,-95.33639
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:44
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