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Dower Lake Recreation Area

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Dower Lake Recreation Area near Staples, MN, features flat terrain with a mix of wooded areas and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 50s Fahrenheit during summer nights to highs in the 80s during the day, with colder conditions in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Crow Wing River and the Central Lakes Trail, offering opportunities for outdoor activities.

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Location

Dower Lake Recreation Area is located in Minnesota

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Coordinates

46.35414217 N
94.84943136 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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2 Reviews

Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2024

Has everything you need

offers sites with no hookups and sites with electric (no water, but potable water station is provided to fill up prior to parking) bathrooms and showers in the campground. Fire ring and picnic table provide for each site. Firewood and sewage dump station also provided for free to registered campers. There is a dock, sand swimming beach, horse shoe pits, disc golf, basketball court, and softball field.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Dower Lake Recreation Area by Tori K., November 13, 2024
  • Review photo of Dower Lake Recreation Area by Tori K., November 13, 2024
  • Review photo of Dower Lake Recreation Area by Tori K., November 13, 2024
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Reviewed Jul. 21, 2022

Simple and perfect

Some full hookup sites but we just had electric only. Sites are nicely spaced but tight width wise. On a little lake with a swimming area, great for kayaks, fishing, SUP. Lots of black flies but thats the lake lol.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Dower Lake Recreation Area by Corrie , July 21, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Dower Lake Recreation Area have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Dower Lake Recreation Area has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Dower Lake Recreation Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Dower Lake Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Dower Lake Recreation Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Dower Lake Recreation Area does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Dower Lake Recreation Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.