Area Parks
Erskine City Parks: Full range of activities available including swimming, pickleball, baseball diamonds, basketball courts.
Win-E-Mac School Playground: Modern plastic play structure that is well maintained. Slides and climbing equipment geared towards small children. Located behind (west) of the School on Hwy 59.
Rydell National Wildlife Refuge: 2,120-acre refuge established in 1992 with 7 miles of trails. Includes a visitor center with a bookstore, wildlife observation and photography, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting, and environmental education. 2.5 Miles W. of Erskine on Highway #2, and 2.5 miles S. on Highway #210
17788 349th St SE
Erskine, MN 56535
218-687-2229
Refuge Manager: Dave Bennett
Rydell@fws.gov
Golf Courses
Oak Lake Golf Course: A beautiful 9-hole grass green public golf course. Very reasonable rates to play, rent clubs, rent carts, and access to the clubhouse and pro shop. League nights are Wednesday for women and Thursday for men.
Some other area public courses to explore: Fosston Golf Course, Sand Hill River Golf Course in Fertile, Oak Knolls Golf Course in Red Lake Falls. All golf courses in the area are listed at visitnwminnesota.com.
Winter Recreation
A highlight of winter recreation in Erskine is ice car racing. For more information on this fun activity, both to participate in, as well as view, go to our calendar of events pages. Groomed snowmobile trails are well maintained please adhere to new Minnesota regulations and drive safely.
Lodging & Camping
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Electrical, Water and Sewer Hook-ups – Showers – Restrooms-Garden Valley Cable Television
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Located 30 miles west of Erskine on US Hwy 2.
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Electrical and water hook-ups, showers, flush toilets. Swimming beach and playground.
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Located 20 miles east of Erskine on US Hwy 2.
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Located close to Thief River Falls, 22 miles north of Erskine just off US Hwy 59.
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Located 25 miles south of Erskine on US Hwy 59.
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72 Campsites and wooded sites, 2 central showers, flush toilets, dump station, water, and electrical hook-ups, and laundry facilities. Playground, picnic area, boat landing, boat rental, canoes, paddleboats, pontoon boat, fishing, bait, and tackle. Ice, snack shop, and groceries. Ideal site for camping and fishing walleye, northern, bass, crappie, and sunfish.