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Glacial Lakes State Park

Glacial Lakes State Park
Photo: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Pope County, Minnesota
Nearest town
5.4 miles south of Starbuck
Type
State Park

About Glacial Lakes State Park

Rolling prairie land makes up much of this park, preserved as one of the remaining stretches of the terrain that once covered a large part of Minnesota. Set within the Leaf Mountains, the grounds and surrounding area hold numerous glacial landforms shaped by the Wisconsonian glaciation. The mix of prairie and glacially carved terrain gives visitors a sense of the landscape that existed before much of it was altered elsewhere in the state.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Glacial Lakes State Park is in Pope County, Minnesota, 5.4 miles south of Starbuck. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Glacial Lakes State Park

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 73 in Minnesota →

Towns near Glacial Lakes State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.