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Savanna Portage State Park

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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.

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Visitor Alert!

05/22/13 - The water is on everywhere except a couple of outdoor spigots. Dump station is on.

Park Notes

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Firewood Restrictions Information:

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

Lodging Available Year-round:

See Garni Guesthouse details.

Birders:

Bird Checklist This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. Savanna Portage State Park.

Park Highlights

tree Hiking Trails

tree Swimming Beach

tree Fishing

tree Continental Divide

tree Snowmobiling

tree Historic Areas in Park


Events

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Hours

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.