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300171 MATHEW HOLDING EAGLE / RESORTER HISTORIC AND RELAXING: Glendalough State Park in Battle Lake has a storied history including its historic Glendalough Lodge. When you aren’t reading about the park’s history, it is also well known for camping, swimming, hiking, biking fishing and birding.

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Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks provide fun, relaxation in Otter Tail County

By Zach Stich

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Although they are usually a great place for a hike, to do some camping or to reconnect with nature, state parks have seen a boom this season due to state government orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

One such park located near Battle Lake is Glendalough. Although in prior years the park would have several events planned throughout the summer, this season the events were postponed until next year. But while there may not be anything planned by the park there is still plenty to do.

The park is well known for its camping, swimming, hiking, biking, fishing and birding. Those looking to get on the water have several options including Annie Battle Lake, Lake Blanche, West Battle Lake, Molly Stark Lake, Sunset Lake and Lake Emma. Hiking, walking or riding bicycle is also great activities at the park as they have the paved Glendalough Trail Loop, as well as the scenic Beaver Pond Interpretive Trail.

If you looking to stay over, there are several camping spots available. If you aren’t interested in roughing it, consider staying at the historic Glendalough Lodge or the park’s trail center. Both are heated and have flush toilets. Facilities can be reserved by calling the park at 218864-0110.

While you don’t need to camp overnight at the park to enjoy several of the activities, you do need to purchase a park permit ($7 a day or $35 year-round).

The park is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.

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for land and water to help make your summer as fun as possible. They provide Trek bikes for adults and children, child carriers for bikes, surrey bikes that can seat three or six people, tandem bikes, recumbent bikes, as well as kayaks, canoes, rowboats, large and small pedal boats and paddle boards. Life jackets and helmets are provided. The business also provides fishing tackle, ingredients for s’mores, soda and other concessions to make your time at the park worthwhile.

Another park that is located in Otter Tail County that has hikers and campers clamoring to its treefilled landscape is Maplewood State Park (39721 Park Entrance Road) near Pelican Rapids. The shady hollows, wooded knolls and beautifully restored prairie provide a relaxing atmosphere for day visitors or campers. Although you can relax at the park, why not hike up Hallaway Hill and get a view of the overlooks? If hiking isn’t what you are looking for, take a scenic 5-mile drive through the park, take a stroll along South Lida Lake’s beach or have a picnic at the Josh Hanson Memorial Picnic Shelter.

Another advantage the park provides is horse camping. Equestrian campgrounds can be reserved by contacting the park.

The hours for the park are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Due to staff availability, there is also a self-registration kiosk at the park office. The park will also require visitors to purchase a park permit.

Park Contact information Glendalough State Park

24869 Whitetail Lane Battle Lake, MN 56515 Phone: 218-261-6900

Email: glendalough. statepark@state.mn.us

Maplewood State Park

39721 Park Entrance Road

Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

Phone: 218-863-8383

Email: maplewood.statepark@state.mn.us

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