Scenic State Park
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With its pristine lakes, virgin pines, swimming beach, and wilderness-like setting, Scenic State Park is well deserving of its name. Here, visitors can hike the Chase Point Trail for hypnotic views of Coon and Sandwick Lakes and listen to the wind whistle through the giant pines. The park's overnight facilities include campsites (boat-in, drive-in, backpack), and a cabin. The historic lodge houses interpretive displays.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!Spring Update Due to unpredictable weather this spring the woods and campsites have a foot of snow and ice as of 5/5. Coon, Sandwick and Lake of the Isles still have about 12-18 inches of ice. With light rain received over night on 5/4 the ice is starting to pull slowly back from shore. Some areas of the lakes with springs have small holes forming. With warmer weather and thunderstorms predicted the ice will be deteriorating rapidly as the week progresses. We have a few of our electric sites plowed open, however the non electric sites are well shaded and still have up to 14 inches of snow in them. As of right now we are unable to turn water on to our shower and restroom facilities as well as the RV dump station. Drinking water is available from a hand pump near site 25 or from a frostless hydrant at the historic lodge building. Off peak season camp rates will be given until water is able to be turned on. Call the park office for updates before traveling up for fishing opener. Looking for a weekend away? Our historic CCC cabin provides a great getaway to the North woods. |
Park Notes
Virtual Tour:Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Activities for Everyone:We now offer Kids' Discovery Kits, Birding Kits, and Fishing Kits. Visitors can check these kits out at the park office for free. For more information contact the park office. Scenic State Park bird checklist. Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Camping and lodging available at the park:The park has year-round camping available at Chase Point Campground. See cabin details. Firewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. |
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Hours
Winter Office Hours:
9 - 4 Intermittently
May 1st - 22nd , 2013
Daily 8:30-4:00
Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend
Thurs. - Sat. 8:30 am to 9pm, Sun-Weds. 10 am - 6 pm
Contact
56956 Scenic Highway 7
Bigfork, MN 56628
tel: 218-743-3362
email: scenic.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Located 7 miles east of Bigfork on County Road 7. Also 32 miles north of Hwy 169.


