Directions:
- From State Highway 36, follow County Road 15 (Manning Avenue North) to the north. Stay on County Road 15 for 7 miles to County Road 7 (Square Lake Trail). Turn right (east) on to County Road 7 and follow for 4 miles. Turn left in to the park.
- From State Highway 95, follow County Road 59 (Square Lake Trail North) to the west for 2 miles to County Road 7. Turn left (west) on County Road 7 and immediately turn right into the park.
Park Hours are 7 a.m. until one-half hour after sunset.
Vehicle Permits are required on all vehicles entering the park. Permits may be purchased from staff at the park gatehouse; however, staff is only present during peak summer hours. If staff is not present, permits may be purchased by depositing the permit fee into the envelope and payment box located next to the gatehouse building. Please follow the instructions on the envelope.
The boat launch is open from 6 a.m. to 1/2 hour after sunset, and it accesses Square Lake. The launch is also open in the winter for ice fishing access.
Please be aware that there is water surface zoning in effect for Square Lake. There is a restricted speed zone, which lies between the 40 foot depth contour of the lake and the shoreline, and an open speed zone, which covers the center of the lake (water over 40 feet deep). This 40 foot depth contour, which serves as the dividing line between the restricted and open speed zones, is marked with buoys. The restrictions for each area follow:
Restricted Speed Zone (100 acres):
5 mph speed limit on all motorized watercraft at all times
Open Speed Zone (95 acres):
Open speed hours are from noon to 6pm on weekdays, and noon to 4pm on weekends and holidays - at all other times, a 5 mph speed limit is in effect
During the above open speed hours, there is no speed limit on motorized watercraft, however, all motorized watercraft shall travel in a counterclockwise direction
Beach Rules
- Organized groups require a special use permit for use of the swimming facilities.
- Children 6 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult while in the water.
- Swimmers are responsible for their own health and safety.
- Parents or guardians have a responsibility for children under their care.
- Children must be directly supervised by an adult.
- Visitors may not use the beach during non-operating hours.
- Alcoholic beverages, including 3.2 beer, are prohibited.
- Pets are not allowed in the park.
- The use of tobacco products is not allowed within 100 feet of the beach.
- Glass containers are not permitted.
- Coast Guard approved Types I, II, III, or V personal flotation devices are allowed in designated area only.
- Parking allowed in designated lots only.
- Diapers must be covered with rubber/plastic pants.
Management reserves the right to ask a park patron to leave the beach area when rules are violated
