Friends of Camden

04/10/2026

Trout are stocked! 2500 trout were released in the Redwood River in Camden State Park on Thursday 4/9.

Remember to buy your trout stamp (required for ages 18-64) and we'll see you on trout opener (4/11/26)!

03/03/2026

Join the Friends of Camden! The annual meeting is Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30pm at the Marshall Area YMCA.

02/06/2026

Thanks for a successful candlelight hike on Saturday night. We appreciated your attendance, donations, and general sense of joy.

-The Friends of Camden

📸 Photo credit Craig Maki

01/20/2026

Call for volunteers: Help bring the magic alive at Camden's Candlelight Hike on January 31.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the following:

Light set up – 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Parking crew – 4:45 pm- 7:30 pm – 2-3 people

Campfire crew – 5:00 pm- 7:45 pm – 1 person

Light Monitors -5:30 pm – 7:45 pm – 2-3 people

Light tear down – 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

If you are interested in helping out, contact the park office at 507-872-7031 or [email protected]. Thanks for your help making this special evening possible.

10/21/2025

The park will be closed to the public Sat 10/25 -- Sun 10/26 for a youth deer hunt. The park will also be closed to the public Fri 10/31 -- Sat 11/01 for an accessibility deer hunt.

08/07/2025

06/09/2025

Free Park Entry - Saturday, June 14, 2025. Catch a fly-fishing clinic and join the Friends of Camden for root beer floats.

The fly-fishing clinic is free and available for ages 11+. Please contact the park office to sign up. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

04/09/2025

Trout are stocked! Thanks Lynd and SW Christian schools for helping get the fish in the water.

Remember to buy your trout stamp (required for ages 18-64) and we'll see you on trout opener (4/12/25)!

04/06/2025

Trout opener special event ☕Enjoy coffee and rolls on Saturday, April 12 in the South Picnic Area at Camden State Park. Free will donation benefits the Friends of Camden.

03/22/2025

Spend your summer at Camden State Park -- currently hiring a long-season Building & Grounds Worker.

To apply, visit www.mndnr.gov/careers, select "Apply for Job", and search for "Building & Grounds Worker - Southern Region."

03/19/2025

New members welcome: The Friends of Camden will hold an annual meeting on April 1, 2025 at 6pm at the Marshall YMCA meeting room.