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BLUE EARTH COUNTY
PARKS AND TRAILS

Shelter Reservation Rules

1.  A picnic shelter reservation system is available at Bray Park, Daly Park, Duck Lake Park, Rapidan Dam Park and Williams Minneopa Park.

2.  Picnic shelters (log cabins) are available on a first-come, first-serve basis unless formally reserved through the parks office.

3.  Reservations will be taken only at the park for which the reservation is requested.

4.  Reservations are made by phone or in person only.

  1. Bray Park

    22214 Oriole Road

    Madison Lake, MN  56063

    Daly Park

    11056 571st Lane

    Mapleton, MN  56065

    Duck Lake Park

    61861 232nd Lane

    Madison Lake, MN  56063

    Williams Minneopa Park

    Rapidan Dam Park

    (507) 243-3885


    (507) 524-3000

     

    (507) 243-3864

     

    (507) 304-4027

    (507) 546-9997


    * For Williams Minneopa Park and Rapidan Dam Park, shelter fees can be mailed to the Blue Earth County Highway Department at 75 Map Drive, Mankato, MN 56001.

5.  Park personnel will take reservations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.

6.  Visitors may not make shelter reservations prior to March 1 of the current year.

7.  A privilege fee of $30 is charged to each reservation. There is a $10 charge for nonprofit 

          youth groups.  

8.  The reservation and $30 fee must be received at the park at least three weeks prior to the date of arrival. The fees may be paid at the park in person or by mailing the fees to the park. The reservation fee is refundable if cancellation is made one week prior to the date of arrival. A written request must be submitted to receive a refund.

9.  Before a check can be issued for refund, a written request must be submitted to the park. The request should state the date the shelter was to be reserved along with the name and address of the person who paid the reservation fee.

10.  Advance reservations will assure your use of the shelter on the date desired.





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