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Warner Lake County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 584 Google reviews · Running trail in Clearwater, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Warner Lake County Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Large lakeside park with a swimming beach, hiking trails & picnic areas, plus select boat access.
What runners say about Warner Lake County Park
“The restroom while are only vault toilets are very clean and well kept.”
“There is a water fountain for drinking, dozens of picnic tables, permanent barbecue grills, a picnic pavilion, and lots of natural shade from the surrounding forest.”
Warner Lake Park is a great place to go for a swim, drop a line in the water to fish, have a BBQ, or walk a nature trail around the lake. The beach is soft sand and is well maintained. Basic toilet facilities are available (vault toilets, not flush). Garbage and recycling cans are present.
Nice park with lots of amenities near Clearwater. Good place to get out and take a walk. Has a large picnic shelter with a kitchen area, some smaller shelters, a sandy beach with a couple of picnic tables and fire pits, hike in camping areas, and a boat launch. Many hiking trails.
I love bringing our dog here, and she loves it too! Awesome trails, literally, all over, great beach and lake, good playground, playing fields, dock for fishing, pavilion for larger gatherings, and BBQ picnic areas.
This is a beautiful place to spend your day! There is something for everyone including trails, a beach, bathrooms along the trail, camping, fishing, and even two pavilions for events!!!
Trail conditions & character
“There is something for everyone including trails, a beach, bathrooms along the trail, camping, fishing, and even two pavilions for events!”
“There is a water fountain for drinking, dozens of picnic tables, permanent barbecue grills, a picnic pavilion, and lots of natural shade from the surrounding forest.”
“Nice beach also have a good section for dogs to swim on the beach”
“There is a water fountain for drinking, dozens of picnic tables, permanent barbecue grills, a picnic pavilion, and lots of natural shade from the surrounding forest.”
Plan your run at Warner Lake County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitestearnscountymn.gov
- Phone+1 320-656-3600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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