Lake of the Woods is a must-visit county for any traveler to Northwest Minnesota, especially for Zippel Bay State Park. With 3,000 acres of nature to explore, Zippel Bay boasts everything from pet-friendly campsites and a sandy beach to excellent fishing, hiking, and bird-watching. The park is also popular in the colder months, when it transforms into a winter wonderland with ice fishing, seven miles of cross-country skiing trails, and four miles of snowmobiling roads. If you’re visiting in the summer and planning on doing some fishing, know that there’s a convenient fish-cleaning station where you can easily transform your day’s catch into your evening’s dinner.
Lake of the Woods at Zipple Bay State Park
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Zipple Bay State Park
Lake of the Woods is a must-visit location for any traveler to Northwest Minnesota and Zipple Bay State Park is an excellent stop within it. Clocking in at 3,000 acres of nature, swimming, hiking, camping, boating, and picnicking are popular summer activities at Zipple bay. When winter hits, the park is transformed into a winter wonderland that offers ice fishing, seven miles of cross-country ski trails, and four miles of snowmobile trails for snow-fueled explorers. When it comes to camping, the park has pet-friendly campsites so you don’t have to leave Fido at home. One of the best amenities is the fish cleaning station that makes transforming the day’s catch into the evening’s dinner a sanitary cinch!
