PARKS
County Recreation Parks
Beebe Lake Regional Park
Six miles east of Buffalo on CSAH 34
This popular park features swimming beach, reservable shelter,
picnic area 1.2 miles of hiking trails, volleyball, moder restrooms,
group camp, fishing dock, and creative play areas. Park is
open May through September and has a caretaker on duty. Fees
are charged for use of shelter and group camp.
Clearwater/Pleasant Regional Park
One mile north of Annandale off State Hwy. 24 and County
Rd. 39
This part contains 210 acres between Clearwater and Pleasant
Lakes, with lakeshore on both. Park land is developed along
Pleasant Lake with features including reserveable shelter,
swimming beach, trails, picnic area, parking, public access,
creative play area, modern restroom and volleyball.
Collinwood Regional Park
Three miles southwest of Cokato off State Hwy. 12
This lakeside park of 308 acres has a 49-unit overnight campground
with electric hookups and showers. Other features include camp
facilities, picnic area with shelter and toilets, swimming
beach, creative play area, 5 miles of ski/hike trails, and
boat launch. Fees are charged for camping and boat launch,
which are open from early May through September; six month
on-site manager, mid-April to mid-October. For specific information
call manager at (320) 286-2801. Off-season information (763)
682-7693.
Montissippi
On Mississippi River off CSAH 75, two miles west of Monticello
This attractive picnic area on the river features 170 acres
of hardwoods and pin plantings, boat launch, 2 miles of paved
hiking/ski trails, DNR fishing pier, and toilets.
Mud Lake
At junction of CSAH 35 and 4, five miles north of Cokato
This wooded picnic area overlooks Mud Lake and includes boat
launch, toilets, and fishing dock.
Oscar and Anna Johnson
On Dog Lake five miles southwest of Waverly
This popular spot for picnics features a picnic area, swimming
beach, boat launch and toilets.
Otsego
Off Great River Road (CSAH 39 and County Rd. 42) one mile
south of Elk River
Walk through a prairie or dock your canoe at this 70-acre
park on the Mississippi River which features: picnic area with
two reservable shelters, two miles of paved trails, play field,
handicap accessible play structure, toilets, prairie restoration
area, and canoe access. Fees are charged for use of shelters.
Park is open May through September.
Schroeder
Two miles northeast of Annandale off CSAH 39, on the north
end of 837-acre Cedar Lake
This lake side park features a 51-unit overnight campground
with electric hookup and showers, attractive swimming beach,
creative play area, hiking trail, picnic grounds with shelter
and volleyball court, boat launch, fishing pier, and modern
toilets. Fees are charged for camping, boat launch and shelters.
The park is open early May ghrough Spetember with an on-site
manager from mid-April to mid-October. For specific site information,
call manager at (320) 274-8870; for off-season information
call (763) 682-7693.
Stirewalt Memorial
On the east side of Limestone Lake, three miles south
of Hasty;follow the signs off of CSAH 8
This site provides a pleasant picnic area and a fishing platform.
Zumbrunnen
On CSAH 8, ½ mile south of I-94
This picnic site with short one-mile hiking trail is a favorite
stopping place for commuters.
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County River System Parks
Wright County is known for its excellent
system of parks along the North Fork and the main branch
of the Crow River. As a state designated canoe route, it is
one of the most scenic and accessible in the region.
Albright's Mill
Four miles north of U.S. 12 on CSAH 5; located seven miles
downstream of Wildlife Park
Features of this park include picnic area, canoe launch, toilet
and primitive canoe campsite.
Bill Anderson Memorial
On CSAH 7, four miles north of Howard Lake; seven miles
downstream of Albright's Mill
This Crow River site offers two canoe campsites accessible
by river only, picnic area, sliding hill, and canoe access.
Crow Springs
Four miles south of Buffalo off State Hwy. 25; ten miles
downstream of Humphrey Arends Park
Situated among large pines, this park has picnic sites, canoe/boat
channel access to river, toilet and canoe campsite.
Humphrey Arends
Off CSAH 9, two miles north of Waverly.
A scenic canoe access, this park has over one miles of river
frontage, quiet picnic area, primitive canoe campsite and historic
memorial.
Riverside
In Hanover, from CSAH 19, take Riverview Road to its end.
This 17-acre park has ¼ mile of river frontage, picnic
area, canoe camping site and toilets.
Wildlife
Four miles north of Cokato, off CSAH 3.
This small river park offers canoe access, two canoe campsites
and a picnic table.
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County Park Reserves
Stanley Eddy Memorial
In French Lake Township along CSAH 2.
This park reserve is made up of three separate unite totaling
655 acres with scenic rolling hills, lakes, and marshes. The
Northern unit has 4 miles of ski/hike trails, picnic sites
and toilet, while the Southern unit has 3.5 miles of ski/hike
trails, picnic sites and toilets.
Robert Ney Memorial
Off CSAH 8, 1-1/2 miles north of Maple Lake.
A combination of marsh and forest occupy 360 acres providing
varied wildlife habitat. The site includes a memorial chapel,
picnic area, access to Lake Mary, 3.5 miles of ski/hike trails,
and is home to the Wright County Parks Environmental Education
Center. For more information on reserving the nature center,
call (763) 682-7693.
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County Forests
Carl Johnson
In Western end of count, follow signs off CSAH 35.
Forty acres of mature hardwood timber with several wooded
ravines provide a popular short one mile hiking trail.
Harry Larson
Four miles west of Monticellow off County Rd. 111.
This beautiful hiking spot has 170 acres of rolling terrain
dotted with pothole marshes, a mature oak forest with pockets
of big tooth aspen, 2 miles of ski/hike trails, toilets and
a small picnic area.
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County Waysides
Clearwater
On CSAH 75, one mile north of I-94 in Clearwater.
This 6-acre park with red cedar4s and oaks overlooks the Clearwater
River and has a picnic area.
Dustin Monument
On State Hwy. 12 west of Howard Lake.
This historic monument also includes a picnic shelter.
Fairhaven Mill Historic Wayside
Located in Fairhaven Township off CSAH 2.
This is the site of the historic gristmill and has picnic
sites, benches, and access to Mill Pond - a popular fishing
spot.
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County Accesses
Crawford Lake
Lake access and picnic area are on the south side of
the lake, follow signs of State Hwy. 25 south of Buffalo.
Limestone Lake
Picinic sites and an earth ramp are located on the north
end of the lake; follow signs off CSAH 8 south of Hasty.
Little Waverly
Boat access and picnic area located off CSAH 8 northwest
of Waverly.
East Maple Lake
Concreate ramp, trailer parking and picnic site located
on the far east end of Maple Lake on CSAH 37.
Lake Moses
Located on the east side of Lake Moses. Concrete ramp
and trailer parking.
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Fees
Wright County does not charge fees for use of Wright County
Parks, EXCEPT for the following:
Picnic Shelter Rental
Available at Beebe Lake, Collinwood,
Otsego and Schroeder. Holidays, Saturdays or Sundays: $35.00.
Weekdays: $15.00
Picnic Shelter rental at Clearwater/Pleasant: Holidays, Saturdays
or Sundays: $50.00. Weekdays: $25.00.
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Camping Sites
Electric: $14/night (Collinwood and Schroeder)
Non-electric: $12/night (Collinwood)
Group Camp: $30/night (Beebe and Collinwood)
Boat Launch: $3.00 (Collinwood and Schroeder)
Firewood Bundles: $3.00 (Collinwood and Schroeder)
The campgrounds at Schroeder and Collinwood County Parks are open from early
May through September. For more details on camping, contact the park managers:
Schroeder: (320) 274-8870
Collinwood: (320) 286-2801
Or the Wright County Parks Dept. at (763) 682-7693 or toll-free
at 1-800-362-3667.
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