State Park · Minnesota, United States
Lake Carlos State Park
Lake Carlos State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 1,175 acres (476 ha), established in 1937.
State Park · Minnesota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Douglas, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 1,175 acres (476 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Coordinates | 45.9975° N, 95.3364° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lake Carlos State Park
Lake Carlos State Park is a state park about 10 miles north of Alexandria, Minnesota, USA. The park was established in 1937 to provide a public recreational facility in one of Minnesota's summer resort centers, and attracts tourists from Minnesota and bordering states. Visitors often view fauna such as beaver, deer, loons, grebes, various ducks and herons. Lake Carlos itself covers an area of 2,605.12 acres including 12.83 miles of shoreline. The lake has a maximum depth of 163 feet with an average depth of 50 feet.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Alexandria, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 10 miles north of Alexandria |
Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 128.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Carlos State Park?
Lake Carlos State Park is in Minnesota, United States (45.9975° N, 95.3364° W).
When was Lake Carlos State Park established?
Lake Carlos State Park was established in 1937, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lake Carlos State Park?
Lake Carlos State Park covers 1,175 acres (476 ha).
How do I get to Lake Carlos State Park?
The nearest town is Alexandria, Minnesota. about 10 miles north of Alexandria.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Carlos_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).