Judge C.R. Magney State Park

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Judge C.R. Magney State Park

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Come for the quiet, the solitude, and the famous Devil's Kettle waterfall. The most popular hike leads from the trailhead upstream along the Brule River to Devil's Kettle, where the river splits around a mass of volcanic rock. Half of the river plunges 50 feet into a pool, while the rest pours into a huge pothole. Anglers can catch brook and rainbow trout in the Brule River or its tributary, Gauthier Creek. The park offers camping, picnicking and hiking.

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Visitor Alert!

Make your own tracks!

Best snow around right now! Great backcountry ski and snowshoe opportunities, no groomed trails but wonderful conditions to get out and play!

Day Use Only for the Season:

Judge C.R. Magney State Park is minimally staffed during the winter months. The parking area and entrance road may not be plowed immediately following a snow event. Contact Cascade River State Park for more information.

New! Virtual Tour:

Take a panoramic virtual tour of Judge C.R. Magney State Park. Travel over trails and bridges, survey the scenic Brule River Rapids, check out the campgrounds, and marvel at amazing rock features like the Devil's Kettle. Then come visit in person!
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Park Notes

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Seasonal Use:

This park is open year-round for day use. However, the campground closes and no services are available in winter. Day use parking in winter is limited to 3-5 spots near the contact station, and plowing after winter storms may be delayed. Get additional seasonal information.

Birders:

Get the Bird Checklist This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. for Judge Magney State Park.

Firewood Restrictions Information:

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

Park Highlights

tree Scenic Waterfalls

tree Trout Fishing

tree Camping

tree Hiking/Picnicking

tree Wildlife Observation

tree Superior Hiking Trail

Events

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Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Memorial Day - Labor Day: Daily, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fall, Winter & Spring: Please contact Cascade River State Park at 218-387-3053.

Contact

4051 East Highway 61
Grand Marais, MN 55604

tel: 218-387-3039

email: JudgeMagney.StatePark@state.mn.us

Getting There

The park is located 14 miles northeast of Grand Marais on State Highway 61.