Lake Shetek Start Park

Lake Shetek State Park in Minnesota offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities for visitors to enjoy.

With Shetek Storage being a few miles from the Lake Shetek State Park, it offers visitors opportunities to park campers and store weekend toys when away.

Some popular activities at the park include:

  • Boating: Lake Shetek is a popular boating spot; visitors can launch their own boats or rent boats at the park marina. There are also fishing pontoons, paddle boats, and kayaks available for rent.
  • Fishing: Lake Shetek is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, and visitors can catch a variety of fish, including walleye, northern pike, perch, and crappie.
  • Hiking: The park offers several hiking trails, including a 2.5-mile trail that circles the lake.
  • Swimming: There is a beach area at the park where visitors can swim and sunbathe.
  • Picnicking: The park has several picnic areas where visitors can enjoy a meal while taking in the natural beauty of the area.
  • Camping: The park has a large campground with over 150 campsites, including electric and non-electric options, some with showers and flush toilets, and a group campsite.
  • Winter Activities: in the winter, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.

Overall, Lake Shetek State Park offers a wide range of visitor activities, from water sports and fishing to hiking and picnicking.