Dower Lake Recreation Area

Staples, MN

About

Just two miles west of Staples sits the beautiful Dower Lake Recreation Area. This 54-acre park is perfect for both the outdoor enthusiast and the fair-weather explorer alike. With a softball complex, 9-hole disc golf course, basketball court, swimming beach, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, picnic areas, public lake access and an abundance of nature, you are sure to find something fun to do. There are even a few geocaches hidden in and around the park for a quick treasure hunt for kids of all ages. And don’t forget to try your hand at fishing on Minnesota’s longest fishing pier! Book your spot today for a fun and beautiful Minnesota getaway.

Park Features

  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Boat Launch
  • Showers
  • Sports Field
  • Volleyball

About the Park

Just two miles west of Staples sits the beautiful Dower Lake Recreation Area. This 54-acre park is perfect for both the outdoor enthusiast and the fair-weather explorer alike. With a softball complex, 9-hole disc golf course, basketball court, swimming beach, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, picnic areas, public lake access and an abundance of nature, you are sure to find something fun to do. There are even a few geocaches hidden in and around the park for a quick treasure hunt for kids of all ages. And don’t forget to try your hand at fishing on Minnesota’s longest fishing pier! Book your spot today for a fun and beautiful Minnesota getaway.

Address

Dower Lake Recreation Area
24615 Thunder Road, Staples, MN 56479

Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.5

46 Verified Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.


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K.B.
July 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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Campsite was clean and well maintained. Amenities were great. Beach and recreation areas were nice for family. It was exactly what we were looking for.

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Christopher H.
July 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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Great stay.

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S.K.
July 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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Camp site looks good. Perfect place for camping. Restrooms clean is poor. Needs to be improved.

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green star
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grey star
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green star
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green star
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green star

Park Features

  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Boat Launch
  • Showers
  • Sports Field
  • Volleyball

Nearby Activities

  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Paddling
  • Wildlife Watching