Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas

Trumpeter swans on the water at Glendalough State Park. Photo by Gregory Gerhart.

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!

Sap drips from a spile into a bucket.

Maple syrup

Learn to tap your own trees to make maple syrup at home, or come to a naturalist-led event in a state park - you may get a sweet treat at the end of the program!

phone with geoPDF open.

Don't get lost - navigate with your phone!

The free Avenza Maps® app uses GPS location tracking so you can stay found, even off the grid. Download the app and a GeoPDF map at home, and you won't need Internet or cell service once you're on the trail.

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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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.

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