Maplewood State Park

Maplewood State Park, located 7 miles east of Pelican Rapids, MN on State Highway 108, was our home for the first two nights of a week long RV trip to do some "leaf color watching" in northern Minnesota.


This State Park, established in 1963, is a recreational area of about 9000 acres.  It is located in a geological transition area between the state's eastern forests and western prairies.  The hills (some up to 1600 feet elevation) within are covered with hardwood trees: sugar maple, basswood, elm, and aspen.  Occasional red cedars and tamarack are also found.  Lakes included within the park include Lake Lida (the largest), Beers Lake, Grass Lake, Bass Lake, Field Lake, and many smaller ones. 

Our campsite was next to the shores of Grass Lake.  Fishing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, and camping are summer activities.  In winter, trails are used for skiing and snowmobiles.

Fall color was just starting to appear in the maples...