Mayes Lake

Mayes Lake is the fishing, non-motorized paddling, and electric-trolling-motor water destination inside LeFleur's Bluff State Park. Navigate to the exact Mayes Lake pin rather than the general LeFleur's Bluff State Park marker. Navigate to the Lakeland Terrace state-park entrance, not the museum campus. Bring required fishing credentials, use only permitted watercraft and electric trolling motors, and do not treat the lake as a designated swimming beach.

Use 3315 Lakeland Terrace for the Mayes Lake state-park side, camping, pavilions, lake, disc golf, and two park playgrounds. The Museum District playground and museums use the separate Museum Boulevard and Riverside Drive campus with parking at both museums. Navigate to the exact Mayes Lake pin rather than the general LeFleur's Bluff State Park marker. Navigate to the Lakeland Terrace state-park entrance, not the museum campus. Bring required fishing credentials, use only permitted watercraft and electric trolling motors, and do not treat the lake as a designated swimming beach.

Lake access follows the state park's general day-use hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; weather, high water, maintenance, and park closures override normal access.

Day-use facilities and the Museum District have destination-specific restrooms, while overnight guests use a campground bathhouse with hot showers. Current renovation projects can affect bathhouse or concession facilities, so confirm with the park before relying on one location.

The state park lists general entrance at $2 per person, with children age five and under free; camping, rentals, reservations, and other activities can charge separately.

The park offers nature trails and an 18-hole disc golf course within its wooded urban landscape. Trail conditions change with rain and river or lake weather; use the interactive park map for current routing.

Yes, but only in designated pet areas and on an adequate leash no longer than six feet. Pick up and dispose of waste, and remove any pet that disturbs other guests. Pets are prohibited in and around swimming-pool and lake-beach areas; museums, playgrounds, golf, events, lodging, and other separately managed facilities may apply additional restrictions. Separately operated buildings, beaches, gardens, and attractions can set stricter rules.

Mayes Lake is the fishing, non-motorized paddling, and electric-trolling-motor water destination inside LeFleur's Bluff State Park. The state park has two playground units between the pavilions in the Mayes Lake section. The larger LeFleur's Bluff playground complex near the museums is a separate destination with its own hours and holiday closures.

Navigate to the Lakeland Terrace state-park entrance, not the museum campus. Bring required fishing credentials, use only permitted watercraft and electric trolling motors, and do not treat the lake as a designated swimming beach.