The central focus of the park is the lake and the north fork of the Roseau River. Here there is an abrupt transition from farmland to wilderness. This secluded park gives visitors a chance to see a variety of Minnesota wildlife. Loons, moose and beaver can often be seen; fisher, otter, lynx, black bear and wolves also live in the area. 13 mi hiking trails, and 6 mi snowmobile.
18 hole par 62 public golf course.
The Hay Lake School museum is Washington County Rural School District #2. The School building was constructed in 1896 and the last class attended in 1963. The school was opened as a museum in 1974 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Next door is a two-story log home built in 1868 by the Johannes Erickson Family. This home is designed like those in middle Sweden and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Both are operated by the Washington County Historical Society.
Located in the Savanna State Forest, is managed by Savanna Portage State Park. The campground is adjacent to the Hay Lake public landing. The 20 campsites are considered primitive, designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and picnic table. Vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water are available.
We are a campground located in a scenic bluff river valley. We are adjacent to the state hardwood forest, with miles and miles of horse, bike and walking trails. We offer a full service campground with pool, volleyball, horseshoes and other activities. The campground office is a old western saloon that offers a full meal and beverage service. Note: Paved Bike trail is now open (Cannon Valley Trail system)
The trail system within the 1,500-acre unit is connected by several loops covering a wide variety of terrain, from creek bottoms to scenic vistas. Most visitors come to Hay Creek to fly fish in the Hay Creek trout stream, or to ride horseback on the 15 miles of equestrian trails. Rugged; steep hills and valleys. Dense hardwood forest and long distance views of sparsely developed valley give a feeling of remoteness. Wild turkeys can be heard gobbling on spring mornings and occasionally during summer. Trout fishing in Hay Creek. Good fall color. Picnic area. Map available from DNR.
If it's Mille Lacs smallmouth bass, walleye or panfish guide, Brad has you covered.
Brad Hawthorne, is one of the most recognized and respected anglers in the area, if not the state of Minnesota. Brad has been guiding for over a decade and continually shares his warm, courteous, friendly and fun attitude.
Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, located in east Duluth, provides some of North America's best autumn hawk watching. During the fall, migrating raptors concentrate in impressive numbers and funnel down the North Shore along the bluffs.
From September 1 through October 31, naturalists are on site daily 9 am-4 pm (weather pending). Demonstrations involving banded raptors and songbirds, displays providing information, hiking trails, and free public programs are some of the opportunities at Hawk Ridge.
Hawk Meadow is a licensed farm winery. At this time, we make two wines - a Marquette Red and a LaCrescent White. Both are 100% from our own grapes grown on two acres.
We have earned silver and bronze medals on our wines from the International Cold Climate Wine Competition held annually in Minnesota.
Our wine is available direct from the farm by appointment and also from Dennis Brothers Liquor Store in Cottage Grove. We are also available on the menu at Manger Restaurant in Bayport, MN.
*We do not run a tasting room or have set hours of operation at this time.*
Welcome to Hawk Creek Country Club, a challenging, affordable public golf course in Raymond MN, just 10 miles from Willmar. You can play 9 holes for only $16. In addition, you can join our Wednesday Morning Senior Scramble or Thursday Night Scramble and frequent tournaments.
