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Minnesota
Pelican Rapids

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Grass Lake Campground

Beers Lake Rd., Pelican Rapids, Minnesota 56572 USA

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Pet Friendly
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms

“See it Turn Brilliant in the Fall!”

The maple forest turns brilliant shades of orange, gold, and red in the fall. Eight major lakes and many ponds offer water lovers places to swim, fish, boat, and simply relax. Lake Lida has a sandy beach and large picnic areas for visitors. Drive along the scenic route to observe the wildlife: the park is host to 150 bird species and 50 species of mammals. The extensive trail system attracts hikers, horseback riders, and cross-country skiers. The park drive at dawn and dusk is a great time to see deer. Beaver are active in some lakes and raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks can be seen frequently. As a result of the varied landscape in the park, 150 bird species breed here, along with 50 species of mammals, and 25 kinds of reptiles and amphibians. The park also hosts sites for colonial nesting birds. Butterflies, dragonflies, kingbirds, swallows, cuckoos, cerulean warblers, and blue-gray gnatcatchers can be seen in the park. Human habitation in the area dates back at least 6,000 years. Artifacts found in the park give evidence of both prairie and woodland cultures. Most artifacts, however, indicate that the site was occupied 900 to 1200 years ago and that the residents were primarily hunters during that period. Records of modern habitation began in the mid-1880s when the original land surveys occurred. After the organization of the Lida and Maplewood townships, the area population rose to 1,167 by 1900. The idea of establishing a park in the area goes back to 1923 when it was originally proposed at the legislature. A later study concluded that this hilly, lake-dotted terrain was better suited to recreation than to farming. In 1963 the park became a reality when Maplewood State Park was established by the Minnesota Legislature.

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Ratings Summary

4.7 Access

4.7 Location

4.7 Cleanliness

4.7 Site Quality

4.7 Noise

Cell Coverage

Verizon 4G

Confirmed by 2 users | Last reported on January 16, 2021

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Reviewed by
roadtripper9616124

6 Reviews
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February 13, 2018

We've been staying here every year since about 2010. We always stay in the Grass Lake Main Loop. The little lake is beautiful and our grandkids usually catch enough fish to make it exciting. We go each year for a family get together that we have at Lake Lida. We're just a quick 10 minute drive away. The park is well maintained as are the bathrooms.

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Nightly Rate: $31.00

Days Stayed: 3

Site Number: 13

4 Access

4 Location

4 Cleanliness

4 Site Quality

4 Noise

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leedanna

91 Reviews
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May 22, 2018

First MN state park we’ve been to in the “shoulder” season (weekday before Memorial Day) that was staffed and had boat rentals available. Very spacious sites; the best ones in the main campground (with electric) are along Grass Lake (7,8,15,16) but all would be decent sites. Well marked hiking trails. Clean restrooms and showers. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. However, if you take the figure 8 hike around Cataract and Grass Lakes, it IS longer than the two miles advertised! The only warning (we were warned upon arrival) is to watch for tics. I found two on me.

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leedanna would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $31.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: 15

5 Access

5 Location

5 Cleanliness

5 Site Quality

5 Noise

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Verizon 4G

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roadtripper833313

71 Reviews
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January 16, 2021

We had a waterfront site it was big, private, shade and electric. There are 4 good waterfront sites and others with a water view. We filled with water when we entered the park. There is a dump station.
This park is great for kayaking, fishing, hiking and relaxing in a beautiful place. There is a nice fish cleaning station very clean.

There are 8 lakes in this park with kayak access to 4 of them. There is a 5 mile loop drive around the lakes with birds, otters, beavers, swans, loons, deer and more. We had a Chipmunk that would lay on this tree in our site and warm up in the sun every morning, it was fun to watch it.
We fished the lakes in our kayak and did pretty good. Crappie, bass and panfish.
The drive into Pelican Rapids is nice needed groceries and gas. The do sell firewood also a place heading into town off the side of the road sells bundles.

There is a boat-in- site on Beers lake that’s nice and private. Good fishing on this lake and smaller motor boats are allowed. Lida lake is the biggest lake, bigger fish yet lots of boats.

There is a horse camping area and nice horse trails around the lakes.
Love this park we will go back and stay longer.

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Nightly Rate: $33.00

Days Stayed: 8

Site Number: -

5 Access

5 Location

5 Cleanliness

5 Site Quality

5 Noise

Cell Coverage Rating

Verizon 4G

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