Zippel Bay State Park

Welcome to Zippel Bay State Park located on the shores of Lake of the Woods near the United States/Canada border in Williams, Minnesota.

Park History: Before the arrival of European settlers the region that is now Zippel Bay State Park was occupied by the Cree, Assiniboine, Monsonis, and Chippewa Tribes for many centuries. In 1732 a French Explorer named Pierre Gaultier de la Verendrye entered the region and established Fort St. Charles on the northwest shores of Lake of the Woods. The fort opened up the region to many fur traders. When the fort was abandoned in 1763 the British claimed it and for the next 75 years it was a popular French-Canadian trade region.

In 1887, a man by the name of Wilhelm Zippel took residence at the entrance of Zippel Bay which became a small fishing village by 1909. Half a century later in 1959, Zippel Bay became a State Park.

Flora and Fauna: Zippel Bay State Park protects the home of numerous species of plants and animals. Some of the park's plants include aspens, jackpines, birches, blueberries, cranberries, and others. Some of the park's animals include coyotes, black bears, moose, otters, minks, beavers, and timber wolves. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors this park boasts miles of multipurpose trails, a swimming beach, and over 50 developed campsites. Come on out and explore!

To contact the office please call 218-783-6252.