Camping
The best way to experience a park is the spend the night. You’ll get to see the early morning wildlife and make memories around the campfire.
Hiking
The parks have over 1,500 miles of state trails. They go bast the best overlooks, and sights in the park.
on the Water
Minnesota State Parks have amazing lakes and water ways. What better way to experience the parks than by canoeing, kayaking or fishing!
MN State Parks Passport Program
Need and excuse to get to more parks. Think about joining the Minnesota State Parks Passport program. This program, combined with the Hiking Club lets you earn free nights of camping. Find out how you can join and earn some cool rewards.
Walk Across the Mississippi River
It’s a Minnesota tradition. You wouldn’t think walking across the stream from Lake Itasca could make you feel like a kid again.
Stand on Top of the World
The best park of the hiking trail, seeing views like the one above. Check out which park has the most epic views.
See a State Park for Free
Don’t want to commit to a park permit? Did you know there are some free state parks? Here are all the ways you can get into the parks for FREE!
The best view comes after the hardest climb.
Gooseberry Falls
Minnesota’s most famous waterfall. Gooseberry Falls gets more visitors than any other in the state. With multiple falls
Tettegouche State Park
The State Park with more epic hikes than any other. From waterfalls to epic cliffs.
Judge CR Magney State Park
Find out where Minnesota’s most mysterious waterfall, Devils Kettle Falls is.
Banning State Park
One of the most interesting hikes, check out the beautiful hike through an old rock quarry. It ends with Wolf Falls.
