WADENA COUNTY

General Info

Wadena County was established in 1858 and organized in 1873. The name Wadena was derived from an Ojibwe word meaning, “little round hill,” and the area developed around a trading post along the Crow Wing River. The city of Wadena was selected as the county seat and with construction of the railroad in 1872, businesses, schools and churches were established. Early industry was dominated by agriculture and by 1900 the population of Wadena County had reached 7,921. Today Wadena County is home to approximately 13,311 residents.

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Hubbard-Wadena County Map

Resident Guides

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Hubbard-Wadena County Guide

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what County has to offer

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

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CITIES

Cities In Wadena County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities
Aldrich
Menahga
Nimrod
Sebeka
Staples †
Verndale
Wadena ‡

Towns

Aldrich Township
Blueberry Township
Bullard Township
Huntersville Township
Leaf River Township
Lyons Township
Meadow Township
North Germany Township
Orton Township
Red Eye Township
Rockwood Township
Shell River Township
Thomastown Township
Wadena Township
Wing River Township

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trail Information

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Wadena County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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January

February

March

April

May

Menahga City-Wide Garage Sales | Menahga
Foundation Golf Benefit | Menahga
Heartland Homes Fundraising Dinner | Park Rapids
Kinship Fish Fry | Park Rapids

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Wadena County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Assessor (218) 631-7628
Attorney 631-7739
Auditor & Treasurer 631-7650
Community Corrections 631-7618
Court Administration 631-7633
Emergency Management 631-7795
Extension Service 631-7623
Friendly Rider 631-5730
Highway 631-7636
Household Hazardous Waste 631-2474

Information Technology 631-7626
Parks 631-7604
Planning & Zoning 631-7604
Public Health 631-7629
Recorder 631-7622
Sheriff 631-7600
Social Services 631-7605
Solid Waste 631-2474
Veteran Services 631- 7617

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

ANDERSON’S CROSSING CAMPGROUND
Spanning 113 acres, Anderson’s Crossing is home to the Butterfield Rapids. Located in Nimrod.

BULLARD’S BLUFF
A secluded campsite spanning 80 acres, Bullard’s Bluff was once known as “Hog Heaven” for the numerous wild pigs that occupied the area. Located in Sebeka.

COTTINGHAM PARK
Cottingham Park is equipped with a boat and canoe landing, picnic areas and a hiking trail leading south to Bullard’s Bluff Campsite. Located in Sebeka.

CROW WING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Crow Wing River Campground is located on 15 acres along the Crow Wing River. Amenities include fire rings and picnic tables. Visitors can enjoy primitive camping, swimming and fishing. Located in Sebeka.

FARRIS PARK
Amenities include a reservable picnic shelter, ball field, basketball court, tennis court, paved walking trail and restrooms. Located in Farden Township.

FRAMES’ LANDING CAMPGROUND
A 14 acre campsite that was named after one of Nimrod’s first settlers, Frames’ Landing was once the location of a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp established after WWII. Located in Nimrod.

HEARTLAND PARK
Amenities include reservable picnic shelters, playground equipment, basketball court, horseshoe court, ball field, fishing pier, public access, public swimming beach and restrooms. Located in Park Rapids at the start of the Heartland Trail.

ITASCA STATE PARK
Recognized as Minnesota’s oldest state park, Itasca State Park is located on 32,000 acres and features a wilderness sanctuary, a campground, hiking trail, fishing opportunities, interpretive center and historical sites. Located in Park Rapids.

KNOB HILL CAMPGROUND
A 150 acre secluded site, Knob Hill is a splitlevel campsite with access to rapids. Located in Sebeka.

LAKE GEORGE COMMUNITY PARK
Amenities include playground equipment, basketball court, ball field, reservable picnic shelter, public access, swimming beach and restrooms. Located in Lake George on Paine Lake.

LITTLE WHITE DOG
Once known as “Little Round Hill,” Little White Dog is home to an Indian lookout point offering scenic views of the Crow River. Located in Sebeka.

MCGIVERN PARK
Located on 40 acres, McGivern Park is home to a rifle range operated by the Staples Sportsmens Club and is the ending point for the Wadena Crow Wing Canoe Trail. Amenities include picnic tables and a shelter. Located in Sebeka.

OLD WADENA
Old Wadena was established in 1857 and is situated on the banks of the Crow River. Campsites are available and is home to a variety of festivals and shows throughout the year. Located in Staples.

STIGMAN’S MOUND
Stigman’s Mound is a picnic area at the Nimrod Bridge with a covered picnic shelter. It is named after the Major League pitcher Dick Stigman. Located in Nimrod.

TREE FARM LANDING
Tree Farm Landing is a 20 acre picnic and camping area with hiking trails. Located in Sebeka.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on Wadena County Parks, visit: http://www.co.wadena.mn.us/

BEARS DEN GOLF COURSE
18454 Dayspring Dr. | Park Rapids | (218) 732-7373
www.timberlaneresort.com/golf.html

BLUEBERRY PINES GOLF CLUB
39161 Hwy. 71 | Menahga | (218) 564-4653
www.blueberrypinesgolf.com

BROOKSIDE GOLF COURSE
31671 Co. Rd. 50 | Park Rapids | (800) 247-1615
www.brookside-resort.com

CHARACTER CHALLENGE COURSE COMPANY
13218 Co. Rd. 40 | Park Rapids | (218) 760-8442
www.characterchallengecourse.com

COZY THEATRE
223 Jefferson St. S | Wadena | (218) 631-1201
www.cozytheatre.com

THE DEPOT IN WADENA
100 Aldrich Ave. SW | Wadena | (218) 632-5999
www.thedepotwadena.org

EAGLE VIEW GOLF COURSE
24988 Hwy. 71 | Park Rapids | (218) 732-7102

EVERGREEN FUN PARK
26468 Hwy. 71 | Park Rapids | (218) 732-9609
www.evergreengiftsandfun.com

EVERGREEN LODGE & GOLF COURSE
17838 Goldeneye Ln. | Park Rapids | (218) 732-4766

FORESTEDGE WINERY
35295 Hwy. 64 | Laporte | (218) 224-3535
www.forestedgewinery.com

HEADWATERS COUNTRY CLUB
20018 Co. Rd. 1 | Park Rapids | (218) 732-4832
www.headwatersgolf.com

HEART OF MINNESOTA EMU RANCH
24200 Fairview Ln. | Nevis | (800) 368-4246
www.emumagic.com/ranch

HUBBARD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
301 Court Ave. | Park Rapids | (218) 732-5237
www.hubbardcountyhistory.org

ITASCA STATE PARK
36750 Main Park Dr. | Park Rapids | (866) 857-2757
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/itasca

JASPER’S THEATER
P.O. Box 652 | Park Rapids | (218) 237-4333
www.jasperstheater.com

KNOB HILL SPORTSMAN CLUB
13334 Knob Hill Rd. | Wadena | (218) 631-1583
www.knobhillsportsmansclub.com

LONG LAKE THEATER
12183 Beacon Rd. | Park Rapids | (218) 732-0099
www.longlaketheater.net

LORI LEA LANES & LOUNGE
16137 Hwy. 34 | Park Rapids | (218) 732-4229

MENAHGA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
320 Helsinski Blvd. NE | Menahga | (218) 564-5063
www.menahgamuseum.com

NAMETH ART CENTER
301 Court Ave. | Park Rapids | (218) 237-5900
www.nemethartcenter.org

NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO
6800 Y Frontage Rd. NW | Walker | (877) 544-4879
www.northernlightscasino.com

NORTHERN LIGHTS OPERA COMPANY
401 Huntslinger Ave. | Park Rapids | (218) 237-0400
www.northernlightopera.org

NORTHLAND BISON RANCH
23527 Hwy. 40 | Nevis | (218) 652-3582
www.northlandbison.com

NORTHSTAR SPORTSMAN CLUB
10215 Rifle Range Dr. NW | Laporte | (218) 547-3936

PARK THEATRE
107 Main Ave. S | Park Rapids | (218) 732-3461
www.prmovietheatre.com

VINTAGE GOLF CLUB
27923 McGivern Dr. | Staples | (218) 894-9907
www.vintagegolfclub.com

WADENA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
603 Jefferson St. N | Wadena | (218) 631-9079
www.wadenacountyhistory.org

WADENA FLEA & CRAFT MARKET
13560 Hwy. 10 | Wadena | (218) 640-1126
www.wadenafleamarket.com

WHITETAIL RUN GOLF COURSE
13379 Leaf River Rd. | Wadena | (218) 631-7718
www.whitetailrungolfcourse.com

WOODTICK MUSICAL THEATER
65 Broadway St. E | Akeley | (800) 644-6892
www.woodticktheater.net

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers
through the Electronic License System. Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll-Free: (888) 665-4236
or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Hubbard & Wadena Counties:

AKELEY

LAKE AREA CO-OP
440 Broadway St. NE | Akeley | (218) 652-2664

T & M EXPRESS
85 Broadway St. E | Akeley | (218) 652-3676

BENEDICT

FORT BENEDICT GROCERY
34365 Co. Rd. 38 | Benedict | (218) 224-2334

LAKE GEORGE

WOODLAND CONVENIENCE STORE
37147 Hwy. 71 | Lake George | (218) 699-3033

LAPORTE

ITASCA JUNCTION
34510 Hwy. 71 | Laporte | (218) 368-1574

LAPORTE GROCERY STORE
20 E Main St. | Laporte | (218) 224-2202

MILLER’S GAS & SERVICE
10 Central Ave. S | Laporte | (218) 224-2774

MENAHGA

ORTON’S Menahga BP
12 Aspen Ave. SE | Menahga | (218) 564-4545

SHELL SPORTS & BAIT
17 Aspen Ave. NW | Menahga | (218) 564-5203

NEVIS

NORTHWIND GROCERY
200 Bunyan Trl. Rd. | Nevis | (218) 652-3605

ROUND BAY RESORT
23608 Hwy. 87 | Nevis | (218) 732-4880

T & M EXPRESS
116 Bunyan Trl. Rd. | Nevis | (218) 652-3115

PARK RAPIDS

DELANEY’S SPORTS
1100 1st St. | Park Rapids | (218) 732-4281

EMMAVILLE STORE, LLC
28021 Co. Rd. 4 | Park Rapids | (218) 732-8544

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#26)
719 1st St. E | Park Rapids | (218) 732-7136

PARK RAPIDS, CONTD.

L & M SUPPLY
1307 1st St. E | Park Rapids | (218) 326-9451

NORTHERN BAIT, INC.
614 S Main Ave. S | Park Rapids | (218) 732-5113

ORTON’S PARK RAPIDS FOOD MART
1109 1st St. E | Park Rapids | (218) 237-2220

PARK RAPIDS DEPUTY REGISTRAR
322 Main Ave. S | Park Rapids | (218) 732-4363

ROCK CREEK GENERAL STORE, INC.
59459 115th Ave. | Park Rapids | (218) 266-3996

SMOKEY HILLS OUTDOOR STORE
19143 Hwy. 71 | Park Rapids | (218) 237-5099

TWO INLETS COUNTRY STORE
55735 County Hwy. 44 | Park Rapids | (218) 732-5235

WALMART SUPERCENTER (#4244)
1303 Charles St. | Park Rapids | (218) 732-0339

SEBEKA

RIFE STOP-N-SHOP
320 Minnesota Ave. W | Sebeka | (218) 837-5455

TED’S HARDWARE
206 Minnesota Ave. W | Sebeka | (218) 837-5012

WADENA

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#93)
101 Jefferson St. N | Wadena | (218) 631-4393

ORTON’S WADENA BP
5 Ash St. S | Wadena | (218) 631-1434

WADENA LICENSE BUREAU
636 N Jeff St. | Wadena | (218) 631-3623

WALMART SUPERCENTER (#4246)
100 Juniper Ave. NW | Wadena | (218) 631-1068

WEBER’S WADENA HARDWARE
109 Jefferson St. S | Wadena | (218) 631-2454

WADENA COUNTY

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