State Park · Minnesota

Lac qui Parle State Park

Location: Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
Nearest town: 10.2 miles northwest of Montevideo
Type: State Park

About Lac qui Parle State Park

A lake gives the park its name, translated from the Dakota "Mde Iyedan," meaning "lake that speaks." The park sits near Watson and protects the shoreline and surrounding land tied to that name. It has been managed as a Minnesota state park since 1959, preserving the water body and its Dakota-language history together.

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

Getting there

Lac qui Parle State Park is in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, 10.2 miles northwest of Montevideo. 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.

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