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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.

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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

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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.