Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas

Discover Minnesota's State Parks and Trails

Whatever you enjoy doing outdoors, Minnesota state parks and trails are a great place to start. Find fun things to do, activities to try, and places to go exploring!

Purchase a vehicle permit today and get a year of unlimited visits to all of Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas.

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