Minnesota Parks

Fall in Love With the Land of 10,000 Lakes

Activities encouraged in Minnesota state parks include geocaching, hiking, fishing, boating, biking, bird watching and camping. Trails are available for safe off-road vehicle riding in both summer and winter months and designed so that flora and fauna is not disturbed.

Bird watchers should migrate to Minnesota state parks in the spring and fall for an unforgettable communion with their feathered friends. The North Star State is located in the Mississippi flyway, and so sees the passage of many migrating species. Visitors can see Canadian geese and other waterfowl. Eagles and hawks also abound along the mighty Mississippi River.

Minnesota state parks offer something for everyone, from hardy and experienced sportsmen to families who need a hand in setting up their campsites. In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, many of those lakes are set aside for recreation, fishing and boating. Minnesota also boasts an abundance of forests, prairies and river bottoms, all represented in the parks system along with several historic sites.