Swimmers may not stand or climb on steel skimmer covers located above the water. Glass containers are not permitted. Coast Guard approved Types I, II, III, or V personal flotation devices are allowed in designated area only. Park in designated lots only. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Management reserve the right to ask a park patron to leave the beach area when rules are violated.
The boat launch at Lake Elmo Park Reserve has 20 parking spaces for vehicles with boat trailers. You must have a parking space to launch your boat. If the parking lot is full, you may not launch your boat. Lake Elmo is a slow, no-wake speed everyday until noon. The Lake Elmo Park Reserve Modern Campground offers an escape to a campground surrounded by woods and water, just 15 minutes from downtown St. Paul.