Minnesota State & National Parks + Forests

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  • Afton State Park – a 1,600-acre state park located in Washington County, Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic bluffs, rolling hills, and deep ravines carved by the St. Croix River. The park has over 20 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests, open meadows, and along the river. It also offers horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Visitors can camp at one of the 28 drive-in sites or 6 walk-in sites, or stay in one of the four camper cabins.
  • Banning State Park – a 6,226-acre state park located in Pine County, Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic rapids and waterfalls along the Kettle River. The park has over 17 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the river. It also offers rock climbing, fishing, and canoeing. Visitors can camp at one of the 33 drive-in sites or stay in one of the two group camps.
  • Bear Head Lake State Park – a 4,000-acre state park located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, USA. It is known for its pristine lakes and forests, including Bear Head Lake, which is a popular destination for fishing and boating. The park has over 20 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through pine and hardwood forests. It also offers canoeing, kayaking, and camping at one of the 73 drive-in sites or 13 walk-in sites.
  • Beaver Creek Valley State Park – a 719-acre state park located in southeastern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its steep, narrow valleys carved by Beaver Creek, which provides excellent trout fishing opportunities. The park has over 10 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past scenic overlooks. It also offers camping at one of the 42 drive-in sites or four walk-in sites.
  • Big Bog State Recreation Area – a 9,459-acre state park located in northwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its vast peat bog, which is the largest peat bog in the lower 48 states. The park has over 10 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through the bog and surrounding forests. It also offers camping at one of the 13 drive-in sites.
  • Big Stone Lake State Park – a 480-acre state park located in western Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic lake, which is a popular destination for fishing and boating. The park has over 1.5 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through prairie grasslands and oak savannas. It also offers camping at one of the 37 drive-in sites or five walk-in sites.
  • Blue Mounds State Park – a 1,558-acre state park located in southwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its unique pink quartzite cliffs, which are a popular destination for rock climbing and hiking. The park has over 15 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through prairie grasslands and past bison herds. It also offers camping at one of the 73 drive-in sites or five walk-in sites.
  • Buffalo River State Park – a 1,008-acre state park located in Clay County, Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic river, which provides excellent canoeing and kayaking opportunities. The park has over 12 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the river. It also offers camping at one of the 44 drive-in sites or two group camps.
  • Camden State Park – a 2,237-acre state park located in southwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its picturesque Redwood River, which offers excellent fishing and canoeing opportunities. The park has over 22 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past scenic overlooks. It also offers camping at one of the 75 drive-in sites or three group camps.
  • Carley State Park – a 209-acre state park located in southeastern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its rugged terrain and beautiful views of the Whitewater River. The park has over 3 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past scenic overlooks. It also offers camping at one of the 34 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Cascade River State Park – a 4,870-acre state park located on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota, USA. It is known for its beautiful waterfalls and scenic overlooks of Lake Superior. The park has over 18 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through boreal forests and along the river. It also offers camping at one of the 46 drive-in sites or four walk-in sites.
  • Charles A. Lindbergh State Park – a 571-acre state park located in central Minnesota, USA. It is named after famous aviator Charles Lindbergh, who spent his childhood in the area. The park has over 9 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the Lindbergh family home. It also offers camping at one of the 38 drive-in sites or two group camps.
  • Crow Wing State Park – a 2,961-acre state park located in central Minnesota, USA. It is known for its historic sites and beautiful views of the Mississippi River. The park has over 18 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the site of a former Native American village. It also offers camping at one of the 62 drive-in sites or two group camps.
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area – a 5,000-acre state park located in north-central Minnesota, USA. It is known for its unique landscape of abandoned iron ore mines and clear blue lakes, which are popular for scuba diving and fishing. The park has over 25 miles of biking trails, which wind through the rugged terrain. It also offers camping at one of the 25 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Father Hennepin State Park – a 320-acre state park located on the southeast corner of Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota, USA. It is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and excellent fishing opportunities. The park has over 7 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 103 drive-in sites or two group camps.
  • Flandrau State Park – a 1,047-acre state park located in southern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the Cottonwood River and its beautiful sand-bottom swimming pool. The park has over 14 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past scenic overlooks. It also offers camping at one of the 93 drive-in sites or two group camps.
  • Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park – a 3,000-acre state park located in southeastern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its historic townsite, which dates back to the mid-1800s, and its stunning underground cave system. The park has over 17 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the cave entrance. It also offers camping at one of the 94 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Fort Ridgely State Park – a 1,778-acre state park located in south-central Minnesota, USA. It is known for its historic sites and scenic views of the Minnesota River Valley. The park has over 8 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the remains of a former military fort. It also offers camping at one of the 30 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Fort Snelling State Park – a 2,931-acre state park located at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers in Minnesota, USA. It is known for its historic sites, which date back to the early 1800s, and its scenic views of the rivers. The park has over 18 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the riverbanks. It also offers camping at one of the 69 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Franz Jevne State Park – a 118-acre state park located on the Rainy River in northern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its beautiful views of the river and its excellent fishing opportunities. The park has over 2 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past scenic overlooks. It also offers camping at one of the 27 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Frontenac State Park – a 2,273-acre state park located on the bluffs overlooking Lake Pepin in southeastern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its stunning views of the lake and its excellent birdwatching opportunities. The park has over 14 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the bluffs. It also offers camping at one of the 58 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Garden Island State Recreation Area – a 380-acre state park located on an island in the Mississippi River in Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the river and its excellent boating and fishing opportunities. The park has over 1 mile of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past scenic overlooks. It also offers primitive camping at one of the 5 boat-in campsites.
  • George H. Crosby Manitou State Park – a 6,657-acre state park located in northern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its rugged terrain and stunning views of the Manitou River Valley. The park has over 32 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through boreal forests and along the river. It also offers backpack camping at one of the 27 remote campsites.
  • Glacial Lakes State Park – a 2,700-acre state park located in west-central Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the glacial lakes and its excellent fishing opportunities. The park has over 22 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lake shores. It also offers camping at one of the 36 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Glendalough State Park – a 1,786-acre state park located in western Minnesota, USA. It is known for its stunning views of Annie Battle Lake and its excellent hiking and biking trails. The park has over 9 miles of hiking trails and 7 miles of biking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 22 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Gooseberry Falls State Park – a 1,687-acre state park located on the north shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota, USA. It is known for its stunning waterfalls and rugged coastline. The park has over 20 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through forests and along the shore. It also offers camping at one of the 69 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Grand Portage State Park – a 120-acre state park located in northeastern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its stunning views of Lake Superior and its historic sites. The park has over 8 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through forests and along the shore. It also offers camping at one of the 33 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Great River Bluffs State Park – a 2,846-acre state park located in southeastern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its stunning views of the Mississippi River Valley and its excellent hiking trails. The park has over 18 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the bluffs. It also offers camping at one of the 31 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area – a 3,280-acre state park located in southwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the lake and its excellent fishing opportunities. The park has over 8 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 24 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Hayes Lake State Park – a 2,251-acre state park located in northwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the lake and its excellent fishing opportunities. The park has over 10 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 35 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Hill-Annex Mine State Park – a 521-acre state park located in northeastern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its historic mine sites and its scenic views of the surrounding forests. The park has over 4 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through forests and past the mine sites. It also offers camping at one of the 9 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Interstate State Park – a 1,675-acre state park located on the St. Croix River in Minnesota, USA. It is known for its unique rock formations and scenic views of the river. The park has over 9 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through forests and along the river. It also offers camping at one of the 37 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area – a 1,200-acre state park located in northern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its excellent off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails and scenic views of the surrounding forests. The park has over 36 miles of OHV trails, which lead visitors through forests and over hills. It also offers camping at one of the 25 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Itasca State Park – a 32,690-acre state park located in north-central Minnesota, USA. It is known for its historic sites, including the headwaters of the Mississippi River, which can be walked across, and the Douglas Lodge, a National Historic Landmark. The park has over 49 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through forests and along lakeshores. It also offers camping at one of the 223 drive-in sites, 160 electric sites, or one group camp.
  • Jay Cooke State Park – a 8,938-acre state park located in northeastern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views of the St. Louis River. The park has over 50 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through forests and along the river. It also offers camping at one of the 81 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • John A. Latsch State Park – a 1,913-acre state park located in southeastern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the Mississippi River and its unique rock formations. The park has over 8 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through forests and along the river. It also offers camping at one of the 14 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Judge C. R. Magney State Park – a 4,695-acre state park located in northeastern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the Brule River and its unique Devil’s Kettle waterfall, which has a mysterious disappearing stream. The park has over 8 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through forests and along the river. It also offers camping at one of the 27 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Kilen Woods State Park – a 163-acre state park located in southwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the Des Moines River and its excellent fishing opportunities. The park has over 5 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the river. It also offers camping at one of the 11 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • La Salle Lake State Recreation Area – a 1,000-acre state park located in southwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the lake and its excellent fishing opportunities. The park has over 3 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 30 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Lac qui Parle State Park – a 1,283-acre state park located in southwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the lake and its excellent bird-watching opportunities. The park has over 5 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 31 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Lake Bemidji State Park – a 1,653-acre state park located in northern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the lake and its excellent fishing opportunities. The park has over 14 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 95 drive-in sites, 50 electric sites, or one group camp.
  • Lake Bronson State Park – a 3,397-acre state park located in northwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the lake and its excellent swimming opportunities. The park has over 14 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 94 drive-in sites, 52 electric sites, or one group camp.
  • Lake Carlos State Park – a 1,231-acre state park located in central Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of Lake Carlos and its excellent swimming and boating opportunities. The park has over 14 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 121 drive-in sites, 81 electric sites, or one group camp.
  • Lake Louise State Park – a 1,156-acre state park located in southwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of Lake Louise and its excellent fishing opportunities. The park has over 7 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 27 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Lake Maria State Park – a 1,570-acre state park located in central Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of Lake Maria and its excellent hiking opportunities. The park has over 14 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 17 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Lake Shetek State Park – a 1,169-acre state park located in southwestern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of Lake Shetek and its excellent swimming and boating opportunities. The park has over 11 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 70 drive-in sites, 39 electric sites, or one group camp.
  • Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park – a 3,000-acre state park located in northern Minnesota. The park features the Soudan Underground Mine, which operated from 1882 to 1962 and now offers guided tours for visitors. The park is also home to Lake Vermilion, one of Minnesota’s largest lakes, which offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. Additionally, the park has hiking and biking trails, camping facilities, and abundant wildlife, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park’s rich history of mining and its beautiful natural scenery make it a unique and interesting place to visit.
  • Maplewood State Park – a 9,250-acre state park located in western Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of the leafy maple trees and its excellent hiking opportunities. The park has over 25 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lakes. It also offers camping at one of the 73 drive-in sites, 47 electric sites, or one group camp.
  • McCarthy Beach State Park – a 1,200-acre state park located in northern Minnesota, USA. It is known for its scenic views of Sturgeon Lake and its excellent swimming and boating opportunities. The park has over 10 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and along the lake. It also offers camping at one of the 74 drive-in sites, 43 electric sites, or one group camp.
  • Mille Lacs Kathio State Park – a 9,000-acre state park located in central Minnesota, USA. It is known for its historic sites, including a prehistoric Native American site, and its excellent hiking opportunities. The park has over 25 miles of hiking trails, which lead visitors through hardwood forests and past the lakes. It also offers camping at one of the 60 drive-in sites or one group camp.
  • Minneopa State Park – located in Mankato, Minnesota, and is known for its beautiful waterfalls, scenic prairie landscapes, and stunning wildlife. The park covers an area of 2,862 acres and is home to the largest waterfall in southern Minnesota, the Minneopa Falls. Visitors can enjoy hiking trails, fishing, and wildlife watching in the park, which is home to a wide variety of animals, including bison, deer, and coyotes.
  • Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area – a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering over 5,000 acres of hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing trails. The park runs for 72 miles along the Minnesota River, providing visitors with ample opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the area. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including eagles, herons, and deer.
  • Monson Lake State Park – a 335-acre park located near Sunburg, Minnesota, that features a picturesque lake and a diverse array of plant and animal life. Visitors can hike, swim, or boat on the lake, or simply relax on the park’s sandy beach. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including foxes, beavers, and muskrats.
  • Moose Lake State Park – a 1,300-acre park located in Moose Lake, Minnesota. The park is known for its beautiful forests, scenic lakes, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and swimming in the park’s many lakes and streams. The park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including black bears, deer, and beavers.
  • Myre-Big Island State Park – a 1,578-acre park located in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The park is known for its beautiful forests, scenic lakes, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and swimming in the park’s many lakes and streams. The park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including eagles, ospreys, and white-tailed deer.
  • Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park – a 1,646-acre park located near Nerstrand, Minnesota. The park is known for its beautiful forests, scenic trails, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy hiking, bird watching, and camping in the park, which is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life.
  • Old Mill State Park – a 295-acre park located near Argyle, Minnesota. The park is known for its beautiful forests, scenic rivers, and historic gristmill. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping in the park, which is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including eagles, beavers, and otters.
  • Red River State Recreation Area – a 112-acre park located in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. The park is known for its beautiful riverside trails, scenic vistas, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing in the park, which is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including eagles, pelicans, and beavers.
  • Rice Lake State Park – a 857-acre park located near Owatonna, Minnesota. The park is known for its beautiful lakes, scenic hiking trails, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and camping in the park, which is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, beavers, and muskrats.
  • St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area – a beautiful park located on the St. Croix River in Minnesota. This park is home to several islands, including the largest of them all, the Greenberg Island. Visitors can enjoy hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating, and camping in the park. The park is also known for its abundant wildlife, including bald eagles, beavers, otters, and white-tailed deer.
  • St. Croix State Park – one of Minnesota’s largest state parks, covering over 34,000 acres of land. The park is located on the banks of the St. Croix River and features several hiking trails, including the popular Gandy Dancer Trail, which runs for 98 miles through the park. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking in the park. The park is also home to the historic Log Creek Archeological Site, where visitors can learn about the history of the Native American tribes that lived in the area.
  • Sakatah Lake State Park – a beautiful park located on the shores of Sakatah Lake in southern Minnesota. The park covers over 800 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail, which runs for 39 miles through the park. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, boating, and swimming in the park. The park is also home to several species of birds, including bald eagles, ospreys, and great blue herons.
  • Savanna Portage State Park – a historic park located in northern Minnesota. The park covers over 15,000 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Savanna Portage Trail, which was used by Native Americans and early European explorers to travel between the Mississippi and Lake Superior watersheds. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and boating in the park. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including moose, black bears, and gray wolves.
  • Scenic State Park – a beautiful park located in northern Minnesota. The park covers over 3,000 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Chase Point Trail, which offers stunning views of the park’s lakes and forests. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, boating, and swimming in the park. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including black bears, gray wolves, and bald eagles.
  • Schoolcraft State Park – a small park located in northern Minnesota. The park covers just over 200 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Chase Point Trail, which runs for 2.5 miles through the park. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and boating in the park. The park is named after Henry Schoolcraft, an early explorer and writer who visited the area in the 19th century.
  • Sibley State Park – a popular park located in central Minnesota. The park covers over 2,500 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Mount Tom Trail, which offers stunning views of the park’s lakes and forests. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, boating, and swimming in the park. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, beavers, and bald eagles.
  • Split Rock Creek State Park – a beautiful park located in southern Minnesota. The park covers over 1,200 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Split Rock Creek Trail, which runs for 8.7 miles through the park. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and swimming in the park. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, coyotes, and red-tailed hawks.
  • Split Rock Lighthouse State Park – a popular park located on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. The park is named after the historic Split Rock Lighthouse, which was built in 1910 to help guide ships through the treacherous waters of Lake Superior. Visitors can tour the lighthouse and learn about its history, as well as enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing in the park. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including black bears, moose, and timber wolves.
  • Temperance River State Park – a scenic park located on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. The park covers over 6,000 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Temperance River Trail, which offers stunning views of the park’s waterfalls and forests. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and swimming in the park. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including black bears, moose, and bald eagles.
  • Tettegouche State Park – a beautiful park located on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. The park covers over 9,000 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the popular Superior Hiking Trail, which runs for 300 miles through the park. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and swimming in the park. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including black bears, moose, and peregrine falcons.
  • Upper Sioux Agency State Park – a historic park located in southwestern Minnesota. The park covers over 1,280 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Yellow Medicine River Trail, which runs for 2.5 miles through the park. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and swimming in the park. The park is named after the Upper Sioux Agency, which was a government office and trading post for the Dakota Indians in the mid-19th century.
  • Whitewater State Park – a scenic park located in southeastern Minnesota. The park covers over 2,700 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the popular Dakota Trail, which runs for 2.5 miles through the park. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and swimming in the park. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and bald eagles.
  • Wild River State Park – a beautiful park located on the banks of the St. Croix River in Minnesota. The park covers over 7,000 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Wild River State Trail, which runs for 6.2 miles through the park. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and canoeing in the park. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including beavers, river otters, and great blue herons.
  • William O’Brien State Park – a popular park located on the St. Croix River in Minnesota. The park covers over 1,200 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Riverside Trail, which offers stunning views of the river and surrounding forests. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and boating in the park. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, beavers, and red foxes.
  • Zippel Bay State Park – a beautiful park located on the shores of Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota. The park covers over 3,000 acres of land and features several hiking trails, including the Pine Island Trail, which offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding forests. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and boating in the park. The park is well-known for its fishing opportunities, as Lake of the Woods is home to several species of fish, including walleye, northern pike, and muskie. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, black bears, and bald eagles. Additionally, the park offers several amenities for visitors, including a picnic area, a swimming beach, and a boat launch.

National Parks

State & National Forests

Chippewa National Forest
Superior National Forest

National Natural Landmarks