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Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park
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Features
- Bike Trail
- Cross Country Skiing Trail
- Fishing
- Grill
- Hiking / Walking
- Meeting Rooms
- Parking
- Picnic Areas
- Picnic Shelters
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Public Lake Access
- Restrooms
- Snowshoeing Trail
- Swimming Beach
- Trails
- Water
Bertram Chain of Lakes
Wright County and the City of Monticello have partnered to create this 1,200 acres of open space in Wright County, known as the Bertram Chain of Lakes. The County and City partnership was formed with the goal of improving the community’s quality of life by preserving this irreplaceable natural area and creating a regional park for public enjoyment and recreation. The 1,200 acres of the Bertram Chain of Lakes property represents four lakes, acres of undisturbed shoreline, natural habitat, and oak forest.
A Bright Future
The partnership was awarded a series of grants from the Parks and Trails Legacy Fund for the acquisition and development of this significant resource.
Campground Status
Currently we are getting ready to open the campground at Bertram, the goal for opening is July, with reservations opening in the middle of June. Once we firm a date, we will release notices on this web page and our social media sites.
This is the third campground that Wright County Parks & Recreation manages, and we are excited for it to come online. The campground consists of 38 RV sites and six camper cabins. There are two sizes of camper cabins. The small ones can sleep up to five people and the large ones can sleep up to 6. Each cabin is heated and cooled and will be available year-round once opened. The large cabins come with a mini fridge inside to hold cold goods as well. Of the 38 RV sites, 23 of them are full-service sites with 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer hook ups. The remaining 15 sites have 50-amp electrical service and water hook ups. The campground development included a contact station and comfort station in addition to the campsites and cabins.
Parking Areas and Trailheads
Two main parking areas are available, the south entrance off 90th street, provides users access to nearly 7.5 miles of hiking trails, 14 miles of single track mountain bike trails, an access to Bertram Lake and a carry-in access to Long Lake which will allow users the opportunity to paddle Long, Mud and First Lakes
The main park entrance is located at 9842 Briarwood Avenue NE, Monticello MN on the North end of Bertram Lake, this entrance provides users access to the swimming beach, hiking trials, picnic facilities, picnic shelter (available for reservation), campground, the four season climate controlled chalet, and Camp Manitou facilities/day camp.
As per the Wright County Park Ordinance, pets are not allowed to enter the beach area, park buildings, or day use picnic area. Pets are allowed in all other areas of the park including trails, and should be kept on a leash no longer than six feet. Please be a responsible pet owner by cleaning up after your pet.
Friends of Bertram Lakes website
Single-track Mountain Bike Trails - Please check the MORC page for update.
Park Amenities
- Swimming Beach
- Playground
- Hiking Trails
- Single-track Mountain Bike Trails
- Fishing Piers
- 4 Lakes (Bertram, Long, Mud, and First)
- Amphitheater
- Parking
- Lakeside Shelter (Reserve Online)
- 4 Season Chalet (Reserve Online)
- Beach House (restrooms and changing rooms)
- Campground