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Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area

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Abandoned by mining companies more than 30 years ago, this area of former mining pits and rock deposit stockpiles now boasts regenerated vegetation and clear lakes that draw a wide range of recreation enthusiasts. Twenty-five miles of natural shoreline can be explored by boat or canoe and anglers can cast a line for trout, northern, bass, crappie, or sunfish.

As one of Minnesota's newest State Recreation Areas, Cuyuna's 5,000 acres are mostly undeveloped. Off-highway vehicles are not permitted within the boundaries of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.

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Visitor Alert!

The mountain bike trails have been in great shape so far this season. In order to keep them that way, we ask you to refrain from riding when trail conditions are wet and/or soft. Thank you!

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Park Notes

Mountain Biking:

Get your heart pumping with the tight turns and scenic vistas of over 25 miles of singletrack trail riding spread across 800 acres! Learn more.

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Firewood Restrictions Information:

Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists.

Portsmouth Campground:

Camping is available at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area at the Portsmouth Campground. There are 18 electric sites and 7 non-electric sites all available on first-come, first-serve basis only. There is one group camp that is reservable online.
The campground is located on the northwest shore of the Portsmouth Mine Pit Lake (352 feet deep).

Forestry Campgrounds and Day-Use Areas:

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area also manages two DNR Forestry Campgrounds and one Day-Use Area. These facilities include the Clint Converse Campground in Land O'Lakes State Forest and Greer Lake Campground and Pelican Beach Day-Use Area in Crow Wing State Forest. Camping is first-come, first-serve. The cost per site is $12/night.
For information, contact Cuyuna State Recreation Area at 218-546-5926.

Birders:

Bird Checklist This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.

Park Highlights

tree Croft Mine

tree Fishing

tree Canoeing

tree Mountain Biking

tree Scuba Diving


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Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Contact

307 3rd Street
Ironton, MN 56455

tel: 218-546-5926

fax: 218-546-7369

email: cuyuna.statepark@state.mn.us

Getting There

The recreation area is located near the communities of Crosby and Ironton.