Maria Lake - Silver Creek

Wright County, Minnesota

Maria Lake is a 108-acre lake located in Silver Creek, Minnesota. The lake is nestled in Lake Maria State Park, one of the few remaining locations in southern Minnesota with maple, oak, and basswood trees.

St Cloud is under 25 miles away, and Minneapolis is under 55 miles away. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is under 65 miles from the lake, and the CentraCare - Monticello Hospital is under 15 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Maria Lake has plenty of room for recreation and relaxation. Popular activities include canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline.

Lake Maria State Park is a wonderful outdoor escape! Outdoor activities you can do here are numerous, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming, and more. While walking through the park, watch out for the Blandings turtle, a threatened species of turtle native to the area.

Around the Area

When you get hungry, head to nearby Up the Creek Bar and Grill in Silver Creek. They have daily specials that discount items on their menu.

During the winter months, nearby Silent Run Adventures offers private sleddog rides through the Minnesota winter wonderland!

Visit Minneapolis

There are numerous attractions in Minneapolis, starting with the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.

The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks.

Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.

Why Maria Lake?

If you want an outdoor-centric getaway that’s next to a gorgeous state park, then you’ve found the perfect place at Maria Lake!