Dower Lake Recreation Area

Just two miles west of Staples sits the beautiful Dower Lake Recreation Area (DLRA). This 54-acre park is perfect for both the outdoor enthusiast and the fair-weather explorer alike. With softball fields, a 9-hole disc golf course, a basketball court, a swimming beach, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a picnic shelter, picnic areas, public lake access, and an abundance of nature, you are sure to find something fun to do. And don’t forget to try your hand at fishing on Minnesota’s longest fishing pier (measuring 612’). Want to stay longer than just the day? Choose to park your RV at one of 20 sites with electrical hookups, camp old school at one of 11 rustic tent sites, or stay for the season at one of our 14 new seasonal sites with full water, sewer, and electrical hookups.

What does this place offer

Ball Field
Basketball
Bathrooms
Beach
Boat Docks

Boat Ramp
Boating
Disc Golf Course
Dump Station
Firewood

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Location

Things to know

Check-in: 1:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Registration and Arrival Procedure - Check-in time: 1:00 pm. - Check-out time: 11:00 am. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Access Restriction - Through traffic is not allowed in the camping area. Vehicle Access Rules - Motorized vehicles are only allowed on designated trails. Occupancy Limits - Electrical & Rustic Sites, maximum of 2 tents or 1 RV and 1 tent per site. Quiet Hours - Park quiet hours are 10:00 pm – 7:00 am, including generators. - Disorderly and noisy conduct is prohibited. Fireplaces - Fires are allowed in designated fireplaces only. - No burning of trash in fireplaces. - A penalty of $100 will be issued if garbage is found in the fire pit. Trash - Please use trash receptacles. Pets - No horses or unleashed pets. Fireworks - No fireworks are allowed. Dump Station - The Dump Station is for registered campers only. Firearms - No firearms allowed.

Cancellation Policy

MODERATE If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.