Lake Vermilion State Park
This is Minnesota's newest state park. The park will eventually be home to unique camping opportunities, including camper cabins, boat-in campsites, traditional camping, and group camping. There will be a wide range of interpretive programs offered throughout the year. Hiking trails and boardwalks will provide fantastic vistas along the lake and to inland areas, and there will be a fun outdoor adventure area designed for people of all ages.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!Deer Hunt at Lake Vermilion State ParkThere will be a deer hunt during November 30 through December 15. The park will remain open to the public during the hunt. For more information: State parks during 2013 hunting season. Last updated September 17, 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! Master Plan:Read the master plan BioBlitz:Learn about the annual 24-hour BioBlitz and read survey results. Geocaches:The coordinates for the starting point of the Geocaching Avian Adventure are N 47 49.157, W 092 14.028. There is also an additional multi-staged geocache which takes visitors to some of the more interesting sites on the western side of the park. The beginning coordinates for this geocache are N 47 49.243, W 092 14.192. There is a short and a long version; if you complete the long version it will be approximately six miles round trip. 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 Lake Vermilion State Park. |
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Bird WatchingHours
Monday - Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Contact
1379 Stuntz Bay Road Soudan, MN 55782
tel: 218-753-2245
fax: 218-753-2246
email: soudanmine.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Currently, visitors are directed to Soudan Underground Mine State Park for Lake Vermilion State Park programs.
Take U.S. Highway 169 towards Ely and follow the signs. The park entrance is right off Highway 169 – about 2 miles east of Tower, MN.
NOTE: A main entrance for Lake Vermilion State Park will be coming in the near future.