Crow Wing State Park
This is a nature lover's delight. Explore prairie, pine, and hardwood forests. View the Mississippi River from historic and picturesque "Chippewa Lookout." Novice canoeists can paddle the calm waters of the Crow Wing and Mississippi Rivers. Crow Wing is a park rich in cultural history. In this area, a frontier town emerged to serve the needs of travelers and traders. The town died when the railroad chose to cross the river at Brainerd. Walk through the site of the Old Crow Wing Village for a sense of history. The park still has a section of the famous Woods Trail, which served ox cart traffic that carried supplies between St. Paul and the Red River settlements.
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Visitor Alert!You may encounter wood ticks and deer ticks at the park. Make sure you bring repellant such as Repel to spray your shoes and pant legs before hiking. Deer Hunt at Crow Wing State ParkThe park will be closed to all visitors from December 13 through December 15. The park will be open only to participating hunters. For more information: State parks during 2013 hunting season. Last updated September 16, 2013 |
Park NotesBe fascinated. Check out the naturalist programs and other activities scheduled at the park. Virtual Tour:Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Geocaching: A Minnesota MysteryThe Brainerd Public Library has teamed up with us on a unique reading and geocaching adventure for kids. Two archaeologists have written a story titled Where Are We Now? Time Travelers at Old Crow Wing. You can read the first chapter at the Brainerd Public Library, but the other chapters have been in hidden in different locations around Crow Wing State Park! Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Don't move firewood!Burning non-local firewood can spread invasive species, and it's against Minnesota state law. Learn more. Always buy your firewood at the park, or from an approved local vendor. Find firewood vendors for Crow Wing State Park. Birders:Bird Checklist |
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CampingHours
Best time to contact the park:
Daily: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, Memorial Day - Labor Day: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Contact
3124 State Park Road
Brainerd, MN 56401
tel: 218-825-3075
fax: 218-825-3077
email: crowwing.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
From Brainerd go 9 miles south on U.S. Highway 371. Then west at County Road 27 for one mile to the park office.