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    4.5 (2 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Olson Park - A picnic table set up right by the lake. An ideal spot for enjoying a family outing.

    Olson Park

    5.0(5 reviews)
    53.3 mi

    The setting and surroundings of Olson Park are absolutely fantastic!…read more I tell ya...for just quickly visiting and hanging out here for a couple of hours, this Olson Park was so well maintained! I'll say it again, lol, very well maintained!! The park is flush with green grass and is situated right by a scenic lake. Too bad I wasn't spending the night here because they offer camping. And...I am a camping enthusiast! I was here at Olson Park back at the end of June 2021 and the conditions were truly pleasant. I honestly felt like taking a blanket out of my car and having a midday nap underneath a tree, lol. I really can't say enough good things about this park. Before I do...I'll just provide some insight and details about where Olson Park is located and some of the worthwhile benefits it offers that make it such a worthwhile destination for enjoying nature and the outdoors. Olson Park is located in the town of Worthington, Minnesota. Worthington sits about 175 miles southwest of Minneapolis and only 10 miles north from the border with Iowa. It's situated about 3 miles outside downtown Worthington. I was traveling down through Minnesota along my 2021 cross country road trip. Eventually I was heading into Sioux Falls, South Dakota and further west towards Badlands National Park and the Mount Rushmore area. Along my driving for half the day, I was just a little fatigued and pulled off Interstate 90 and figured why not take some time to relax at a park and rest up before continuing on my journey. I discovered Olson Park through the wonderful app on my phone called Campendium. Upon arriving here, I was surprised they offered camping. I just figured this place was a quiet town park where you could come play some ball, have a picnic or just simply go fishing by the lake. Well cool...this Olson Park was perfect and ideal for camping! The best part being that you can set up your tent along all the fluffy and lush green grass which definitely make a for comfortable night sleep. Plus...I can't tell you enough how clean this park was! Seriously it was like out of a fresh springtime catalogue for a photo album! Lol, just reflecting back on my pictures invoke warm memories. Too bad...I should have just camped out for the night. But instead, I took it easy for a few hours before returning back to Interstate 90. Also...there wasn't a cloud in the sky during my time here. The sun reflected down on the lake's waters making for a wonderful ambiance. The campsites located next to the lake were efficiently set up. Just taking pictures of the park with the lake in the background was beautiful. For camping... - Campsites 1 - 12 w/ electric hook-up was $33 for the night. - Campsites 13 - 63 w/ electric hook-up was $28 per night. - Campsites 64 - 68 without electric hook-up was only $22 per night. All these sites were very reasonable and fairly priced for camping out at such a well-maintained park! You can book a reservation by calling 507-372-8600 Monday thru Friday. If there isn't a campsite occupied, then it's first come, first served. For spontaneous campers coming here on a whim, once you find an unoccupied site, simply claim it and then drop the fee into the courtesy box on the east side of the office if no attendant is around. And that's it, you're good to go! Here are some other terrific amenities about Olson Park... - They have a shower house with flush toilets, so no vault toilets are always a good thing, lol. - Cell phone reception worked perfectly here. - You can bring swimming apparel to enjoy the waters of the lake. - There were picnic tables situated all around. During my visit here on June 30, the park was empty. It was so quiet for such a picturesque park. And btw, it's always a benefit not having too many campers occupying the grounds. Overall...having tons of green grass, trees situated all around, good shade and a calm setting made this Olson Park to be an absolute winner in my book. I can't remember finding a better campground along my entire 5-month journey across the United States! For those who happen to be driving Interstate 90 and or making their way through the southern portion of Minnesota during their travels, I can't recommend Olson Park enough, so refreshing to discover this hidden gem of a park and campground.

    Beautiful park and very nice for camping. Stayed here on our way out to South Dakota. Will…read moredefinitely stay again.

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    Olson Park - Olson Park is fantastic for family gatherings and camping outdoors!

    Olson Park is fantastic for family gatherings and camping outdoors!

    Olson Park - Gorgeous lake views!

    Gorgeous lake views!

    Olson Park - Plenty of space and green grass perfect for a picnic.

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    Plenty of space and green grass perfect for a picnic.

    Diamond Lake Resort

    Diamond Lake Resort

    5.0(2 reviews)
    77.4 mi

    I believe this is our fifth summer here. We have been to multiple family resorts, but Diamond Lake…read moreis a gem (pun intended, but true). We are here with our two daughters and four grandchildren. What makes this place special is that it's a small resort that cares about its guests and the lifetime memories that are created. The cabins vary in size: our cabin has five bedrooms, as well as two bathrooms, a good size living room, a well-stocked kitchen, and a deck facing the lake. Clearly the owners Bob and Julie have invested a lot of time, money, and expertise in continually improving the cabins, boats, swimming area, and many amenities. This is not to be taken for granted. Many resorts slide based once a returning guests ensure high occupancy. The lake is clean, and gently sloped making it great for kids. All activities (except pontoon boat rentals) are free including pedal boats, canoes, kyaks, lily pad, slide, paddle boards,safety equipment, games, volleyball, playground, and activities at the "Lodge." The cabins include an incredibly well-stocked kitchen (with high quality pots and pans), utensils, garbage bags, recycling, dish soap, dishes, etc. Each cabin has a grill that uses propane (included) or charcoal. Bob chats with each guest to ensure there are no issues and even knows the name of each kid! Julie is the plant and flower wizard, and chief bird specialist. Fifteen minutes away is Wilmer with large grocery stores, Target, and Walmart to supply all your grocery and shopping needs. Spicer is even closer, with smaller stores and a play area, Big Kahoona with miniature golf, boat rides with water guns, and a go-cart area.

    Came into the area during some incredible unseasonably warm weather (70 degrees in early November)…read moreand this place was just perfect. Nice old-school fishing and lakeside resort with both cabins and camping spots. Bob is a friendly and easy-going host. A BIG PLUS is the new pedestrian & bicycle trail that is just a few hundred yards from the resort entrance - a safe and welcome option for a little exercise after a day of hauling in the big fish!h

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    Diamond Lake Resort - Good for all ages.

    Good for all ages.

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    Fireworks improv.

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    Lac Qui Parle State Park - Park sunset

    Lac Qui Parle State Park

    4.0(3 reviews)
    48.0 mi

    Love the prairie setting! There is something calming about tall waves of grass in all directions…read more We stayed three nights in the upper campground at site 7 with full hook ups. TONS of room. These campsites are big with lots of prairie in between. Loved that there was mowed grass throughout the site. (Instead of the dirt sites you get in forests.) The camper spots are gravel. The pit toilet by us was spotless and checked every morning by ranger staff. The shower building was also clean. There are prairie trails with epic views of the lake right from the campground. They were all recently mowed which we greatly appreciated! I would also recommend walking to the state record cottonwood tree. As big as you think... We did drive to the beach twice and had a fabulous time. The water seems to be much better than what the previous reviewer said 9 years ago. Maybe all the rain we got this season helped? We didn't see any issues. We will be back to this park!

    After the recent rains, the hiking club trail was a bit squishy in some places. Field and woods…read morewalking. Not a lot of features to see. Some of the highlights included the visitor center. The woman working there was so nice and helpful. There is also a room full of stuffed birds and furs so you can get up close and personal with the animals of our region. The wild flowers around the center were stunning. You must stop and see the giant cottonwood tree. It's ginormous. It's amazing how big a tree can get. So cool. The pelicans that hang out at the dam were interesting to see as well. Huge beautiful birds.

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    Walking trail by campsite

    Lac Qui Parle State Park
    Lac Qui Parle State Park - Walking trail by campsite

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    Walking trail by campsite

    Dakota Nature Park - Rental info

    Dakota Nature Park

    4.3(3 reviews)
    42.5 mi

    Dakota Nature Park is impressive in size as well as its history. Before this was a park, it was a…read morelandfill! I came this past weekend and the weather was just right, light sunshine with a light breeze. I can't speak for how this park is in the winter, but based on some of the billboards around the park, snow shoeing is a possibility! Lots of nice, paved trails throughout the premise. Unique animals can be seen in the water as well as on land. I didn't see any creatures this time around, but I don't doubt that they're there. Many families were on a scavenger hunts, great idea for an activity! I believe that during the summer, boats are available for rent to ride around the lakes. Lots of poop stations available for your pup's doo doo. Overall, I had a great time at this nature park. Ample parking available in the lots at the various entrances.

    New to the Midwest from the northwest & was excited to lean that this place existed. It was damn…read morenear impossible to find any information about the park rules & rentals (other than location) so we figured we just had to go see for ourselves. Parking areas are nicely located with maps for you to see the trails. After getting on the trails we finally saw a sign that said unleashed dogs were not allowed, good to know for next time. Views we're great, paths free of debris & well maintained, lots of people fishing, walking & a few on canoes. This would be the perfect place to go for a walk except the amount of mosquitos is insane... & We Wore TONS of Bug Spray!! It got so bad we decided to go back to the car & walk around town.

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    Rental info

    Dakota Nature Park - Larson nature center hours (equipment rentals)

    Larson nature center hours (equipment rentals)

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