County Office: Le Center Courthouse Contact: 88 South Park Ave., 507-357-8201, www.co.le-sueur.mn.us/165/Parks Le Sueur County has one state park, 12 county parks, and public access ramps to nearly three dozen lakes and the Minnesota River, a 332-mile long tributary of the Mississippi. Three parks have self-guided trails. For more information on outdoor recreation, visit co.le-sueur.mn.us and click on “Departments,” then “Parks”.
What to do Camping Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground, Clear Lake Park
Cross-Country Skiing Ney Nature Center groomed trails, ungroomed trails at Bradshaw Woods, Lake Washington Regional Park, Rays Lake Park, Richter Woods
Facility Rentals Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground, Ney Nature Center, Richter Woods
Fishing Fishing piers at Clear Lake Park, Geldner Saw Mill Park, West Jefferson Lake Fishing Pier, Ray’s Lake, along with MN DNR Fishing Piers at German Lake and West Jefferson Lake. Shore fishing at Lake Emily, Gorman Lake, Minnesota River, Sabre Lake, Lake Volney, Lake Washington
Hiking Bradshaw Woods, Lake Washington Regional Park, Ney Nature Center, Rays Lake Park, Richter Woods
Mountain Biking Ney Nature Center Mountain Bike Trail
Paddling Canoe, Kayak, or Paddleboard on a number of lakes within the county
Picnic Areas Clear Lake Park, Geldner Saw Mill & Park, Henderson Station River Access & Park, Lake Jefferson Fishing Pier, Ney Nature Center, Ray’s Lake Park, Richter Woods Park, Lake Volney Park, Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground
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Playgrounds Richter Woods Park, Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground
Snowshoeing Bradshaw Woods, Lake Washington Regional Park, Ney Nature Center, Rays Lake Park, Richter Woods
County Parks Bradshaw Woods Located in Le Center, near the fairgrounds, this 29-acre wooded park is full of native big woods trees including Basswood, Elm, Maple, and more. Within the woods you can find nearly a half mile trail loop and park benches. If you are looking for a quick getaway to explore the quiet and native big woods, or enjoy the changing colors of the leaves in the fall, this is the perfect park.
Clear Lake Park 35194 Clear Lake Lane, Le Center Located on the west side of Clear Lake near the boat ramp, this quiet park and campground sits on a hill that overlooks the lake. The park consists of over 2 acres of land, 550 feet of shoreline, and a floating fishing pier. The campground consists of four primitive campsites with a picnic table and fire pit, and are available on a first come, first served basis for $10 per night.
Lake Emily Park 33016 Lake Emily Road, St Peter This 1.5 acre park on the south side of Lake Emily features a fishing dock and 1,000 feet of shoreline that provides fishing for bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch.
Geldner Saw Mill & Park 46542 Beaver Dam Road, Cleveland Located along Beaver Dam Road, the 4.5 acre park features a historic saw mill that is the last steam powered saw mill that is still standing in the state of Minnesota. The park is located on a bay of East Jefferson Lake and provides a fishing pier and shoreline for fishing, which is popular amongst anglers in the spring months.
Lake Gorman Park & Access 19634 Gorman Lake Park Lane, Kilkenny Within the 8 acres of this park is a road that leads to a dam on the south side of Lake Gorman, as it flows into the Cannon River. This
