Discover new opportunities for adventure
Are you ready to explore? Adventure awaits in Minnesota state parks and trails! Go camping, take a nature hike, pack a picnic - just grab a map and get outside!
Plan your outing
Be sure you know what's allowed, and where: Harvesting or foraging
Hanging a hammock
Gathering or bringing in firewood
Other useful rules to know
Sign up for an I Can! program
Pick up a new skill this summer, with one of the I Can! family-friendly programs designed for beginners. Learn to camp, paddle, fish, mountain bike, or shoot an arrow - all equipment provided.
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.)
State park library pass
Now you can literally check out state parks. At over 200 Minnesota libraries and Bookmobiles, you can check out a free seven-day state park pass through the Library Pass Program.