Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas

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Discover new opportunities for adventure

 

Are you ready to explore? Minnesota state parks and trails are waiting! Go camping, take a nature hike, pack a picnic... Your adventure awaits, so grab a map and get outside!

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Don't get lost in the woods

Download geoPDF maps at home. They'll display your current location like Google Maps, but you don't have to be connected to the Internet or have cell service while using the map.

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Free park day

On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed! The next free park day is Saturday, June 14.

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Fish for free in most state parks

If you're a Minnesota resident, you can fish in many state parks without a fishing license! Find out how and where.

Junior Ranger patch

Junior Ranger program

Explore Minnesota state parks and recreation areas and complete activities in your Junior Ranger book to earn points and a patch! (Designed for ages six through ten, but anyone may participate.)

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