Minnesota state parks offer some of the best outdoor recreation activities in the country. With Minnesota ATV trails, biking, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing – our state parks offer plenty to do outside.
Many of our parks are situated on or near Minnesota lakes; and they offer campgrounds, cabin rentals, water trails and more.
The mission of Minnesota’s state parks system is to preserve natural and cultural resources, educate visitors through interpretation, and provide recreational opportunities without impairment to park resources for today's visitors and future generations.
The 62 specially designated Hiking Club trails showcase some of the best scenery to be found in Minnesota State Parks.
From wings and beaks to frogs and feet - there are tons of free programs happening in Minnesota state parks right now. Find your own kind of fun!
Grab your hiking boots, find the bug spray, and charge the GPS unit - the Minnesota State Parks Geocaching Wildlife Safari has begun.
The new geocaching program at Minnesota State Parks has been a big hit, and will feature information on Minnesota wildlife this year.
All Minnesota State Parks camping and lodging reservations may now be made up to one year in advance, allowing travelers to make plans to stay at a park earlier than under the previous policy. Visitors may book next year's camping vacation during or soon after this year's trip, while their favorite places and campsite is fresh in their mind.
Maplewood State ParkOtter Tail County in west central Minnesota is a picturesque countryside of rolling hills, farmland, stands of woods, a lake around every turn of the road, and charming towns. One of these is Perham.
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