Otter Tail Lakes Country

Otter Tail Lakes Country Home to 1,048 lakes. A great place to visit, live, work & play. Come Otter Tail Country is located in West Central Minnesota.
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Otter Tail Country Tourism Association has been working hard to promote tourism in this region since 1976. Our membership is comprised of a wide range of businesses and communities. We are 2.5 hours from Minneapolis, MN and 45 minutes from Fargo, ND. Our area is made up of twenty-four charming communities sprinkled among wooded hills and crystal clear lakes. Otter Tail Country covers approximately 2,225 square miles – and over 11% of it is water. That’s 157,000 acres of water!

Looking for a home away from home in the heart of Lakes Country? Check out the The Pelican Motel in Pelican Rapids, MN. ...
06/26/2026

Looking for a home away from home in the heart of Lakes Country? Check out the The Pelican Motel in Pelican Rapids, MN. They offer multiple room configurations to choose from that can accommodate a range of number of guests. There are cabins and hotel-style rooms. Some feature full size amenities like kitchens which can make your visit more family friendly. Plus multiple bedrooms and even cool bunk beds.
Pro tip: They like to call Pelican statue out from “little Pete”.
Check out their page to learn more or their website.

Name a more iconic Fergus Falls duo… we’ll wait. 😉🍫📚Stopping for the adorable bookstore and gifts at the iconic is a mu...
06/26/2026

Name a more iconic Fergus Falls duo… we’ll wait. 😉🍫📚

Stopping for the adorable bookstore and gifts at the iconic is a must on your GIANTS journey!

And chocolate is made in but sold nationwide! SO many places to score a bar of bean to bar chocolate!

The Otter is hitting the road! 🦦Come say hi to our favorite furry friend this Friday at Touch-a-Truck during Granite Cit...
06/25/2026

The Otter is hitting the road! 🦦

Come say hi to our favorite furry friend this Friday at Touch-a-Truck during Granite City Days Park & Rock in St. Cloud! From 4–7 p.m., you’ll find the Otter handing out GIANTS cards, high-fives, and posing for photos.

Make an evening of it with live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, paddleboats, fishing, vendors, and of course… all the awesome trucks!

📍 Lake George/Eastman Park (along 7th Street South)
🕓 Friday | 4–7 p.m.

See you there! 🦦

06/25/2026

The weekend lineup is looking pretty good! 🐢🎶✈️🏊

Catch the excitement at the Turtle Races in Battle Lake, enjoy live music from Javier Quiroz at Music in the Park in Pelican Rapids, shop local at the Prairie Farmers Market in Parkers Prairie, cheer on athletes at the Average Jo Triathlon in Perham, and look to the skies at the Red, White & Wings Airshow in Fergus Falls.

Whether you're racing, shopping, dancing, or spectating, there's plenty happening across Lakes Country this weekend. Which event is making your list? 👇

Looking for a place to stay in Otter Tail Lakes Country with easy on/off access to I-94? Check out AmericInn by Wyndham ...
06/25/2026

Looking for a place to stay in Otter Tail Lakes Country with easy on/off access to I-94? Check out AmericInn by Wyndham Fergus Falls. Great modern amenities & rooms. Plus a great pool.

7 loons hanging out on West Leaf Lake in Otter Tail County, MN.
06/25/2026

7 loons hanging out on West Leaf Lake in Otter Tail County, MN.

If you don't catch any walleye you can always stop by The Otter in the City of Ottertail after you get off the water. Hi...
06/24/2026

If you don't catch any walleye you can always stop by The Otter in the City of Ottertail after you get off the water. Highly recommend the walleye tacos.

We haven't personally been lately. But gotta imagine the Otter Tail River State Water Trail is in decent condition with ...
06/24/2026

We haven't personally been lately. But gotta imagine the Otter Tail River State Water Trail is in decent condition with a bit more rain. This pic is from the summer of 2024. Anyone been out lately on the Otter Tail River or other favorite paddles?

The Inner Otter had a great night at Ottertail’s Music in the Park!! There’s four more Tuesdays to get to!!
06/24/2026

The Inner Otter had a great night at Ottertail’s Music in the Park!! There’s four more Tuesdays to get to!!

See you tonight in Ottertail for Elvis!! 🎸 🌟 🎶
06/23/2026

See you tonight in Ottertail for Elvis!! 🎸 🌟 🎶

Address

520 West Fir Avenue West
Fergus Falls, MN
56537

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+12187708208

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