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George H. Crosby Manitou State Park

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Come to this north-country wilderness park where waterfalls cascade through a volcanic canyon surrounded by majestic forest. The trails in the park are carved through a forest of fir, cedar, spruce, and northern hardwoods. Although the trails are steep and challenging for hikers and backpackers, they offer spectacular views.

Secluded campsites are for backpackers only. Trout (brown, rainbow, and brook) and splake (a hybrid of brook and lake trout) reside in Benson Lake. Watch for moose, deer, bear, and wolves.

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Visitor Alert!

Late Spring!

Due to late spring snows and unseasonably cool temperatures the road to our summer trailhead parking lot is not yet open. There is access to our winter parking lot and self-registration station one half mile closer to the park entrance. Campers and other visitors should expect difficult snowy conditions on the trails until we receive sustained warmer temperatures.

Park Notes

George H. Crosby Manitou State Park

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Firewood Restrictions Information:

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Pack-in/Pack-out:

Remember that at this facility, all garbage is pack-in/pack-out. Take your garbage home with you for disposal. Please practice the "Leave No Trace" philosophy. Thank you!

Birders:

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Hours

For information on this park, call Tettegouche State Park at 218-226-6365.

Contact

Send mail c/o Tettegouche State Park
5702 Highway 61
Silver Bay, MN 55614

tel: 218-226-6365

fax: 218-226-6366

email: info.crosbymanitoustatepark@state.mn.us

Getting There

From the village of Finland, go 7 miles north on Lake County Road 7.
Physical Address: 7616 Lake County Road 7, Finland, MN 55603