State park

Lake Carlos State Park

The park entrance is 2.9 miles from Carlos. Day use costs Vehicle permit $7/day or $35/year. Lake Carlos State Park is a state park in Minnesota.

Lake Carlos State Park
Photo: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0

Lake Carlos State Park map

Lake Carlos State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Sites can be reserved in advance.
Entry to Lake Carlos State Park costs Vehicle permit $7/day or $35/year.
Lake Carlos State Park is 2.9 miles from Carlos.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Lake Carlos State Park.
Yes, Lake Carlos is open to swimming at Lake Carlos State Park.

Before you go

Lake Carlos State Park is 2.9 miles from Carlos.

Camping at Lake Carlos State Park

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Signup 01 Sign up for updates Submit Event update Trail Named on agency park page
  • GovDelivery Signup 02 Sign up for the monthly Trail Named on agency park page

What to see

  • State park Designation in agency park name
  • State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster

Swimming

  • Lake Carlos