State Park · Minnesota
Glacial Lakes State Park

- 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
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Towns near Glacial Lakes State Park
Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.