Lake Carlos State Park
Lake Carlos State Park is a state park in Douglas County. It was established in 1937. 8 graded lakes are within 15 miles of the park, including Miltona Lake, Carlos Lake, Ida Lake.
Designation
State Park
County
Douglas County
Established
1937
Official Resources
Nearby Graded Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Lake Carlos State Park, weighted by size. Click a lake for its full water quality grade, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Grade | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miltona Lake | Douglas | A | 5.7K acres | 3.2 mi |
| Carlos Lake | Douglas | A | 2.6K acres | 3.4 mi |
| Ida Lake | Douglas | A | 4.4K acres | 3.8 mi |
| Le Homme Dieu Lake | Douglas | B | 1.8K acres | 4.7 mi |
| Alvin Lake | Douglas | B | 2.6K acres | 5.7 mi |
| Irene Lake | Douglas | B | 639.26 acres | 4.9 mi |
| Darling Lake | Douglas | A | 1.0K acres | 6.1 mi |
| Geneva Lake | Douglas | B | 639.81 acres | 7 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Inspiration Peak State Wayside Park— State Wayside, 15 mi
- Glendalough State Park— State Park, 28.1 mi
- Glacial Lakes State Park— State Park, 33 mi
- Charles A. Lindbergh State Park— State Park, 45.3 mi
Park location and metadata sourced from Wikidata. For trail maps, camping reservations, and current conditions, visit the official MN DNR page. Lake grades are derived from EPA Water Quality Portal data using Metropolitan Council standards.