Jay Cooke State Park
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Trailblazers: this park is a must! Park trails link up to the Willard Munger State Trail at the north edge of the park; perfect for backpackers, bikers (both mountain and tour), hikers, horseback riders, and skiers.
Check out the wildflowers in the spring, and the vivid colors in the fall. Walk on the swinging suspension bridge high above the raging St. Louis River. Visit the historic cemetery and the gorge at Thomson Dam.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!Construction DetoursConstruction on I-35 as well as repairs on the State Highway 210 bridge over the St. Louis River in Carlton will cause traffic detours from May through the end of August. These projects will cause minor traffic delays this summer. Watch for the signs. Construction DelaysThere will be some delays this summer due to construction on the Willard Munger State Trail between Carlton and West Duluth. The bridge over the St. Louis River in Carlton and Jay Cooke State Park will be re-decked and approximately one mile of trail will be paved between the Buffalo House and Beck's Road. Currently this section of trail is gravel, so please plan your route in advance. The project will hopefully be completed by late summer. |
Park Notes
Learn More about the Park:
Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Firewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. Birders:Bird Checklist |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Office Open Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact
780 Highway 210
Carlton, MN 55718
tel: 218-384-4610
email: jaycooke.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
From the town of Carlton go 3 miles east on State Highway 210.
