Sibley State Park is a Minnesota state park near New London, covering 3,419 acres. Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. It offers camping or lodging. Entry needs a state park vehicle permit, $7 for a day, as the DNR fees page said on October 19, 2026.
- 3,419acres
- New Londonmailing town
- Yesovernight stays
- $7day vehicle permit
- Interpretive Programs
- Bird Watching
- Camping
- Fishing/Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cross-Country Skiing
Plan It In Three Lines
- Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Cost: a $7 one-day vehicle permit or a $35 year-round permit, per the DNR fees page of October 19, 2026; confirm before you go.
- Pets: leashed (six feet or shorter) outside buildings, lodging and beaches, per the DNR rules page; park-specific limits are listed below.
About The Park
The DNR describes it: There is something for everyone at this popular west-central Minnesota State Park. Hike to Mount Tom, one of several high points in a 50-mile radius, and see a patchwork of forest, farmland, prairie knolls, and lakes. Summer visitors enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing on Lake Andrew. A canoe route invites adventurers to portage and canoe on Henschien Lake and Swan Lake.
Wildlife. White-tailed deer, red and gray fox, coyote, raccoon, and ruffed grouse are inhabitants of the forest. Chipmunks, red and gray squirrels, mink, striped skunks, badgers, and woodchucks are other species visitors can see as they hike the.
History. Peter Broberg, along with other residents, was successful in getting the Minnesota State Legislature to provide funds to purchase land which became Sibley State Park.
Geology. Four times in the history of Minnesota, glaciers advanced from the north, covering the state with a sheet of ice up to two miles thick.
Visit Facts
- Address800 Sibley Park Road Northeast New London, MN 56273
- Phone320-347-7810
- Park hoursDaily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Park office hoursOct. 23 to 31, 2026: Friday, Oct. 23, 30: 8:15 am to 3:45 pm Saturday, Oct. 24, 31: 8:15 am to 3:45 pm Sunday, Oct. 25: 8:15 am to 3:30 pm Monday, Oct. 26: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm Tuesday, Oct. 27: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm Wednesday, Oct. 28: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursday, Oct. 29: 9:00 am to 10:30 am Nov. 1 to 8, 2026: Sunday, Nov.
- Emailsibley.statepark@state.mn.us
- Park GPS point45.31129, -95.00908 (DNR printed coordinates)
- Official pageDNR page for Sibley State Park
Trails
| Season | Trail type | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Accessible | 0.7 miles | The Pondview Trail is a 0.7-mile accessible hiking trail that begins at the parking lot near the interpretive center and circles a nearby wetland. The entire trail consists of profile grades of 0% to 7%, with level resting areas after the steeper trail sections. |
| Summer | Self-Guided | — | The park has 1.5 miles of self-guided trail where visitors can learn about native plants and animals. |
| Summer | Hiking | — | The park has 18 miles of easy to moderate trails winding through wood, hilltop prairies and savannas. Visit the park's hiking club trail Mt. Tom Trail. The trail is 3.3 mile and closes in the winter. |
| Summer | Paved Bike | — | The paved trail runs 3.5 miles from the interpretive center to the corner of Highway 71 and County Road 40. Eventually it will connect to the Glacial Lakes State Trail five miles away, which passes through New London, Spicer and Willmar. |
| Summer | Horse | — | The park has seven miles of horse trails. All horse trails begin and end at the Horse Trail Center. |
| Winter | Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic | — | The park has eight miles of intermediate to challenging trails with lots of ups and downs. The groomed classic cross-country ski trails are double tracked, predominantly one-way loop trails. p> A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required on groomed ski trails for skiers age 16 and up. |
| Winter | Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Skate | — | Skate ski 2.5 miles from the ranger station to Mt. Tom for a spectacular winter panoramic view of the area. |
| Winter | Snowmobile | — | The park's six miles of snowmobile trails connect to the extensive county trail system. |
| Winter | Snowshoe | Anywhere except groomed trails | Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park except groomed ski and snowmobile trails. Snowshoe rentals are available at the ranger station. |
| Winter | Other | — | Sibley is the gateway to ice fishing on Lake Andrew. There's excellent crappie fishing, occasional walleyes and northerns. |
Camping And Lodging
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites | — | The park has 99 sites across two campgrounds. Sites in the Lakeview Campground are near the lake. Oak Ridge sites include a variety of wooded and open locations. mndnr.gov/reservations, or call the reservation line 1-866-857-2757. –> |
| Electric Sites | — | The park has 40 electric sites in the Lakeview Campground and 34 electric sites in the Oak Ridge campground. |
| RV Length Limit | — | The max RV length is 60 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. |
| Accessible Sites | — | The Lakeview campground has four accessible sites. Three are electric. The Oak Ridge campground has four accessible sites. Two are electric. |
| Horse Camp | — | The horse campground has nine sites with tie lines and water, and vault toilets |
| Group Camp | — | The group campground has three shaded sites with fire rings, picnic tables, running water, and vault toilets. Tents only. Site 1 – accommodates up to 30 people. Site 2 – accommodates up to 50 people. Site 3 – accommodates up to 20 people. Reserve Now –> |
| Group Center | — | The group center accommodates 105 people. It has seven bunkhouses, a staff quarters, dining hall and commercial kitchen, modern bathroom building and a craft hall, as well as one large fire ring. Photos and more details. |
| Accessible Lodging | — | The Loon camper cabin is accessible. |
| Camper Cabins | — | The park has four heated cabins available year-round. Thursday through Sunday during winter season. Daily April through October. The Lady Slipper, Monarch, and Walleye cabins sleep six. The Loon cabin sleeps five and is wheelchair accessible. Pets are not allowed. More information on camper cabins. |
Reservations go through the DNR system; start from the park page.
On The Water
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Pier | — | The park has wheelchair accessible fishing piers on Lake Andrew. |
| Swimming Beach | — | The park has a swimming beach on Lake Andrew. |
| Boat Access | — | The park has trailer access on Lake Andrew. |
| Boat Docks | — | — |
Other Recreation
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Picnic Area | — | The park has three picnic areas: one in the Cedar Hill picnic grounds, another on Lake Andrew, and a third at the boat access. The Cedar Hill picnic grounds have an accessible route and tables. |
| Picnic Shelter | — | The open picnic shelter in the Cedar Hill picnic grounds has electricity and two fireplaces. Call the park to reserve. |
| Nature Play Space | — | The park has a nature play space between Lakeview campground and the swimming beach. |
| Volleyball | — | The park has a volleyball court near the swimming beach. Pick up equipment at the ranger station. |
| Horseshoes | — | The park has horseshoe stakes near the Lakeview Campground. Pick up equipment at the ranger station. |
| Warming House | — | The warming house is located in the trail center, in the lower level of the interpretive center. |
| Sliding Hill | — | The sliding hill is adjacent to the interpretive center. |
Amenities
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ranger Station | — | Stop at the ranger station for campground registration, vehicle permits, maps, and to visit the park's Nature Store. |
| Visitor Center | — | The visitor center has three exhibit rooms in the upper level focused on wetlands, geology, and terrestrial features of the park. The lower area includes an auditorium and trail center with flush toilets. The trail center is used as a warming house in the winter. The park provides wood for the stove. |
| Interpretive Exhibit | — | Three exhibit rooms in the upper level of the visitor center focus on wetlands, geology and terrestrial features of the park. |
| Naturalist Programs | — | Stop by the visitor center for naturalist programs year-round. |
| Historic Site | — | Numerous buildings and roads in the park were built by the Veterans Conservation Corps in 1937-38. |
| Gift Shop | — | The park's Nature Store is located on the Lake Andrew beachfront. The store operates Memorial Day through Labor Day. |
| Rentals | — | Rent canoes, kayaks and paddleboards at the beach store Memorial Day through Labor Day. In winter, rent snowshoes at the ranger station. Rentals are first-come, first-served. |
| Firewood | — | Purchase firewood year-round at the ranger station or through Yodel. Gathering firewood can spread tree-killing insects and is against state park rules. Protect our trees – please burn only approved firewood! |
| Ice Sales | — | Purchase ice at the ranger station May through October. |
Pets And Permits
Statewide, the DNR rules page says pets are welcome in state parks on a leash six feet or shorter, attended at all times; only service animals are allowed in buildings, lodging, tours and beach areas. A vehicle permit costs $7 a day or $35 a year (DNR fees page, read October 19, 2026). See the parks passport page for the full price list.
Park-specific: Pets are not allowed.
Directions
From St. Cloud, take State Hwy 23 to New London, then State Hwy 9 west to County Rd. 40. Then go west on County Rd. 40. Go one mile north on 71 to park entrance. From Willmar, take US Hwy 71 north, 15 miles to the park entrance.
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Nearby Places
- Monson Lake State ParkState Park, about 13 miles away in a straight line
- Glacial Lakes State ParkState Park, about 30 miles away in a straight line
- Lac Qui Parle State ParkState Park, about 48 miles away in a straight line
- Lake Carlos State ParkState Park, about 50 miles away in a straight line
- Lake Maria State ParkState Park, about 52 miles away in a straight line
- Charles A. Lindbergh State ParkState Park, about 54 miles away in a straight line
What We Could Not Verify
- Current alerts, closures, trail and campground conditions: they change daily. Read the DNR park page before you go.
- County: the DNR page does not state it, so we do not print one.
- Fees for lodging and group sites, and day-by-day availability: set by the DNR reservation system.
- Permit prices were read on October 19, 2026 and the DNR page shows no effective date.
- The map point is the park’s printed coordinate, not a verified entrance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sibley State Park?
It is near New London, Minnesota. The DNR address is 800 Sibley Park Road Northeast New London, MN 56273.
How much does it cost to visit Sibley State Park?
A one-day vehicle permit is $7 and a year-round permit is $35 on the DNR fees page we read on October 19, 2026. Check the fees page before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Sibley State Park?
Pets are welcome on a leash six feet or shorter outside buildings, lodging, tours and beach areas, per the DNR rules page. This park’s page adds limits listed in Pets And Permits above.
Sources
- Sibley State Park (DNR Recreation Compass data) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota state park fees (DNR) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota state park rules (DNR) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.