🌤 Weather at Toqua Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–68 °F | 59–82 °F | 23–73 °F | 3–26 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Wheaton, 18 mi away, elevation 1,018 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🏆 Prairie Lake Park — County park and campground on Toqua Lake near Graceville, a former Minnesota state park run by Big Stone County since 1965
Toqua Park is a county park with a campground on Toqua Lake near Graceville in Big Stone County, western Minnesota. It is run by Big Stone County, not by Minnesota’s state park system. Minnesota created Toqua Lakes State Park in 1919 and transferred it to Big Stone County in 1965. The county lists the park as Toqua Park and Campground; campsites, fees and opening dates are set by the county, not by the Minnesota DNR.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | 23390 County Highway 18, near Graceville, Big Stone County, MN |
| Lake | Toqua Lake |
| Camping | County campground; check rates and dates with Big Stone County |
| Managed by | Big Stone County |
| Former Name | Toqua Lakes State Park |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toqua Park still a state park?
No. Toqua Lakes State Park was created in 1919 and transferred to Big Stone County in 1965. Since then it has been a county park, and Minnesota state park passes and state park camping reservations do not apply.
How do I book a campsite?
Through Big Stone County, which runs the campground. The state’s online reservation system for Minnesota state parks does not cover Toqua Park.
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Sam Brown Memorial State Wayside (within about an hour’s drive) or Camp Release State Monument (elsewhere in the state).
🏕️ Visit Toqua Park
Campground details, rates and contacts from Big Stone County.
About Toqua Park
The park was set aside by the Minnesota Legislature in 1919 as Toqua Lakes State Park; state statutes also use the variant Toqua Lake State Park. In 1965 the legislature transferred it to Big Stone County, which has run it as a county park and campground ever since.
Things to Do
Camp at the county campground, picnic by Toqua Lake, and use the park as a base for exploring the prairie lakes of Big Stone County.
Insider Tips
Check with the county: Opening dates, rates and rules come from Big Stone County, so confirm them before you travel. Supplies: Graceville is the nearest town for groceries and fuel.
Best Time to Visit
Summer: Camping season on Toqua Lake. Spring and fall: Quieter days on the prairie.
Wildlife & Nature
Toqua Park lies on a prairie lake in western Minnesota, in open farm and prairie country where lakes and wetlands draw waterfowl.
Nearby Attractions
Graceville — nearest town. Sam Brown Memorial State Wayside and Camp Release State Monument — within about an hour’s drive.
Park Map
Plan your gear for Toqua Park
From our editorial guides, matched to this park’s activities:
