Seasonal Update
Seasonal Update
Water: Water spigots are off in the campground and day use area. Due to the late spring, water may be turned on later than usual.
Drinking Water: Water is available year-around at the park office.
Bathroom Facilities: Modern restroom facilities are closed for the winter. Vault toilets in the park are available year-round.
Showers: The shower building is closed for the winter. Opening date for 2013 is supposed to be May 10th, but may be delayed due to the late spring.
Dump Station: Dump station is scheduled to open May 10th, but may be delayed due to the late spring.
Campgrounds: The campgrounds are open year-around but are not plowed in the winter. See Visitor Alert on home page for updated information. Self-registration is available when the office is closed.
Electric Sites: The park has 21 electric sites. The sites are not plowed in the winter. The electricity remains on year-around, however, if campers wish to walk in.
Special Notes for RV Campers: The campground has narrow roads with sharp turns; may not be suitable for some large RVs.
Reservations: Highly recommended during the summer. Reservations are not taken or needed October 21, 2012 through May 9, 2013. All sites are first-come, first-served during late fall, winter and spring.
Contact Notes: We will be open 10 - 4 on Saturdays & Sundays in May, plus other days and times as staff is available. Please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Trail Notes: McCarthy Beach has 18 miles of hiking trails, 17 miles of mountain bike trails and 12 miles of horse trails. The park has 9 miles of cross-country trails and 12 miles of groomed snowmobile trails available in the winter. The park snowmobile trails connect to the Taconite State Trail and the Tim Corey trail. Non-heated trail shelters are available. Snowshoeing is permitted anywhere in the park except on groomed ski trails.
Season Rentals: The park rents canoes, kayaks, and row boats for $10/4 hrs or $20/day. A paddle boat is available to rent for $5 per hour with a $10 minimum. Rental season is Memorial Day to Labor Day. The picnic shelter in the park can be rented for $35/day. Call the park to reserve. No winter rentals at this park.