Savanna Portage State Park
Time slips by when you visit this park of the north. Walk the Savanna Portage Trail, a historic trail traveled by fur traders, Dakota and Ojibwe Indians, and explorers more than 200 years ago. Savanna Portage State Park has 15,818 acres of rolling hills, lakes, and bogs. The Continental Divide marks the great division of water: water to the west flows into the Mississippi River; water to the east runs into Lake Superior. Visitors can hike the Continental Divide Trail and see forested vistas. During the summer, visitors enjoy swimming at Loon Lake. Bike enthusiasts can pedal on roads, or on dirt trails designated for mountain bikes. With four fishing lakes and a river, its common for anglers to catch panfish, trout and bass. Come winter, this park offers snowmobilers approximately 32 miles of trails to explore. This park is a favorite among cross-country skiers too, with 14 miles of trails, and an additional 6.4 miles available at Remote Solitude, 1 mile south of the park.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!Deer Hunts at Savanna Portage State ParkThere will be deer hunts during October 26 through October 27 and an additional hunt from November 16 through November 18. Public access will be limited to day-use fishing and boating on Shumway, Loon, Wolf, and Savanna Lakes. The Loon Lake picnic area and camping facilities will also remain open to the public and closed to hunting. All other areas will be closed to the public and open only to hunters on these dates. 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! Lodging Available Year-round:See Garni Guesthouse details. 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 Savanna Portage State Park. Birders:Bird Checklist |
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Hiking TrailsHours
Best time to contact the park:
Summer: Sunday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fall, Winter, Spring: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact
55626 Lake Place
McGregor, MN 55760
tel: 218-426-3271
fax: 218-426-4437
email: savannaportage.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Take Highway 65 north to Aitkin County Road 14, then follow 14 for 11 miles to the park.