Lac Qui Parle

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brookpederson

a year ago

Tons of public acres surround this reservoir of the Minnesota River. Dirty due to massive amounts of farm runoff in our area. It is very beautiful and one of the few lakes in our area that is not surrounded by cabins and never will be, due to the fact that it is almost completely in circled by public and state land. It has more of a secluded feel to it

Dawne Olson

7 years ago

First off, the views from the upper campground are very nice. I originally reserved a site to tent on the lower campground because I knew there were mature trees (shade) there....not so much on the upper/newer campground. Also the lower campground was closer to the beach. When I got there, there was a sign that the beach was closed. Strike one. Then as I drove through to my campsite, I realized there was not a single other camper down there. Single female camping alone in a tent. Kinda creeped me out. Strike two. But I noticed some campsites had tags on them reserved so people were obviously on their way. I resolved to stay in spite of the beach closure. Stepped out to unpack and the worst hordes of mosquitoes I've ever encountered came over me in a cloud (no breeze in mature trees plus swampy area). Strike 3 for the lower campground. Headed up to the park office where they were just closing but the park staff was extremely helpful and friendly! Changed my reservation to the upper campground. It is a drawback to have no shade. The lower campground is prettier in my opinion, but overall it's a very nice State park - just frustrated about the beach being closed and having to choose between hot sun or mosquitoes.

Jeff Giese

7 years ago

Great views, close, but not to close to other campers.

About Lac Qui Parle

Nestled in the embrace of public and state-owned lands, Lac Qui Parle is a sanctuary for those in search of nature's quieter moments. This Minnesota River reservoir, unfettered by the usual cabins that dot other lakes, offers a respite from the cultivated chaos of everyday life. The lake's expansive acres invite exploration, yet the shadow of modern agriculture looms as the waters are stirred by farm runoff. Camping at Lac Qui Parle is a choice between vistas and shade, as the upper and lower campgrounds provide distinct experiences. The upper campground enchants with sweeping views, ideal for sun worshippers who thrive under an open sky, constrained only by the absence of shade. Conversely, the lower campground, nestled among mature trees, offers cool relief but at the cost of mosquito swarms. Despite these divides, the park's true beauty lies in its untouched, natural splendor. Visitors are treated to a tapestry of wildlife and flora, reminders of how abundant life can be when left to flourish uninterrupted. Those who choose Lac Qui Parle find themselves at home amidst this rugged tranquility, welcomed not just by the landscape, but by the friendly faces of the park's dedicated staff.