Looking for awesome outdoor recreation areas in Minnesota? View Minnesota parks and recreation areas below, listed in alphabetical order. Each listing has images, full description, map, directions, activities, phone number, and links to campgrounds and hiking trails within the recreation area.
Featured Image Source Directions Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge is located in Northwest Minnesota in Marshall County. Refuge Headquarters is located 11 miles east of Holt, MN on Marshall County Road 7(22996 290th St. NE, Middle River, MN 56737). Phone 218-449-4115 Activities WILDERNESS Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking
Directions The refuge office and maintenance facility are located approximately eight miles east of Ortonville, MN (South Dakota border) and one-half mile west of Odessa, MN. From Highway 7/75, take Big Stone County Road #19 south approximately three-quarters of a mile. Phone 320-273-2191 Activities AUTO TOURING, BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL
Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HORSEBACK RIDING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds | DEER LAKE | ONEGUME | STONY POINT | CLUBHOUSE LAKE | CHIPPEWA LOOP | NORWAY BEACH LOOP | NORWAY BEACH PICNIC SHELTER | SOUTH PIKE
Directions The Visitor Center is located at the foot of Canal Park Drive a few blocks from downtown Duluth, or from I-35, at exit 256-B. There is nearby parking. Phone (218) 720-520 x1 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, VISITOR CENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking
Directions Take I-94 to State Highway 210 East (Exit 57) and travel east one mile to the Prairie Wetlands Learning and three miles to the headquarters. Phone 218-739-2291 Activities INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking Trails Related
Directions Traveling northeast or southwest on MN Hwy 61 visitors will see signs alerting the approach to Grand Portage National Monument. A right turn exit lane or left turn from Hwy 61 at the Grand Portage Trading Post will take visitors onto Casino Road. Turn left at the first stop
Directions The refuge office is located one mile northeast of Audubon, Minnesota. Visitors can get to the refuge office by following the brown and white refuge signs on state, county, and township roads. The best route to the refuge office from U.S. Hwy. 10 at Audubon is north on County
Directions From Chassell, 4 miles east on US 41. Phone (218) 720-5271 Activities BOATING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Minnesota Recreation Areas | Keweenaw Waterway Website At the upper and lower entrances of
Directions From Montevideo, 9 miles northwest on MN 7 and 59. Phone (320) 269-6303 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, FISHING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Minnesota Recreation Areas | Lac Qui Parle Lake Website |
Directions The office is located three miles south of Litchfield, Minnesota, on 615th Avenue. If arriving from the north, east, or west, turn south on Highway 22 where it intersects with US Highway 12 in downtown Litchfield. Proceed south one and one-half miles to Lake Ripley Drive. Turn right. Bear
Directions The Refuge Office and Visitor Center are located just off of 34th Avenue in Bloomington, Minnesota, across the street from the Minneapolis/St.Paul Airport Hilton Hotel. From I-494, visitors should take the 34th Avenue exit south to East 80th Street. Turn left on East 80th Street and proceed east for
Directions The district office is co-located with the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Office and Visitor Center, off of 34th Avenue in Bloomington, Minnesota, across the street from the Minneapolis/St.Paul Airport Hilton Hotel. From I-494, visitors should take the 34th Avenue exit south to East 80th Street. Turn left on
Directions Limited metered street parking is available on nearby streets near our headquarters. Several parking ramps are available nearby including the Kellogg Square parking ramp. Visitor Centers are located in the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota (120 Kellogg Blvd East, St. Paul, MN) and at the Upper St.
Directions Lock and Dam 1 (Ford Dam) is 4 miles downstream from St. Anthony Falls and adjacent to Minnehaha Park. Access to the site is from west River Parkway. 5000 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN. Phone (507) 895-6341 Activities WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking Trails
Directions Located on the Iowa side of the river, in downtown Guttenberg, IA, 5 blocks off of State Highway 52. PO Box 849, 5 Lock and Dam Lane, Guttenberg, IA. Phone (507) 895-6341 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, FISHING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT
Directions Lock and Dam 2 is about 1 mile north of downtown Hastings, MN just off of US Highway 61, part of the Great River Road. This project is adjacent to Lake Rebecca Park. 1350 Dam Road, Hastings, MN. Phone (507) 895-6341 Activities WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds Hiking
Directions Located on the Minnesota side of the river, Lock and Dam 3 is in a relatively remote area near Red Wing, MN, approximately 8 miles off of US Highway 61, part of the Great River Road, on County Highway 19. 4330 Lock and Dam Road, Welch, MN. Phone (507)
Directions Located on the Minnesota side of the river, access off of US Highway 61, approximately 5 miles north of Minnesota City, MN. Part of the Great River Road. Route 1, Box 396, Minnesota City, MN. Phone (507) 895-6341 Activities BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Minnesota
Directions Located on the Wisconsin side of the river, approximately 3 miles south of Fountain City, WI, accessible from WI State Highway 35, part of the Great River Road. W679 State Highway 35, Fountain City, WI. Phone (507) 895-6341 Activities BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED
Directions Located on the Wisconsin side of the river, approximately 3 miles south of Lynxville, WI with access off of WI State Highway 35, part of the Great River Road. R.R. 1, Box 119, Eastman, WI. Phone (507) 895-6341 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK
Phone (218) 692-2025 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds | Cross Lake Recreation Area | CROSS LAKE DAY USE Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Minnesota Recreation
Phone (218) 829-3334 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds | GULL LAKE RECREATION AREA Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Minnesota Recreation Areas | Gull Chain of Lakes Association | Paul Bunyan Scenic Byways | Confidence
Phone (218) 426-3482 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds | SANDY LAKE Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Minnesota Recreation Areas | Paul Bunyan Scenic Byways | Confidence Learning Center | Mississippi River
Directions The Morris Wetland Management District is located in west-central Minnesota, and includes lands in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, and Yellow Medicine Counties. The district headquarters is located at 43875 230th Street, Morris, MN 56267, 4 miles east of Morris, MN on the side
Directions From Fergus Falls, 10 miles southwest via County Route 15. Phone (218) 736-6463 Activities PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Minnesota Recreation Areas | Orwell Lake Photo Album | Orwell Lake Website Much of the
Directions Plane: Commercial service – located at Sioux Falls, SD -Joe Foss Field airport. 50 miles from Pipestone National Monument. Rental cars are available at the airport. Non-Commercial service – located at Pipestone MN airport. Courtesy car or transit service available to Pipestone National Monument from the airport. Car: Pipestone
Directions Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is located in east central Minnesota, approximately 50 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 30 miles southeast of St. Cloud. From Minneapolis, take Interstate 94 west to Highway 101 at Rogers. Go north on 101 to Highway 169 north, then follow Highway 169 north four miles
Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WILDLIFE VIEWING, FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, SWIMMING Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds | ECHO LAKE (MINN) | JEANETTE LAKE | WHITEFACE RESERVOIR | FALL LAKE | IRON LAKE | TRAILS END CAMPGROUND | FLOUR LAKE CAMPGROUND | CRESCENT LAKE
Directions The refuge office/visitor center is located 18 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes, MN, at the junction of County Roads 26 & 29. Leaving Detroit Lakes on Hwy 34 East, go 9 miles to intersection of County Road 29, turn left going north on 29, and go approximately 9 miles
Directions The 2,000 acre Wilderness of Tamarac NWR is located in the NE corner of the refuge. The area can be accessed from County Highway 35. From the Refuge Visitor Center located at the juncture of County Highways 26 and 29, head east on Cty Hwy 26. Turn north on
Directions From Wheaton, 4 miles north on US 75, 4 miles west on MN 236. Phone (320) 563-4586 Activities BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE Campground Reservations Minnesota Campgrounds Hiking Trails Minnesota Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Minnesota Recreation Areas | Traverse Lake Website
Directions There are four district offices and a main headquarters. For more information on district opportunities and activities and detailed maps, go to the refuge’s web site listed at the top of this page. The headquarters and Winona District office are located in the Exchange Building at the corner of
Directions Voyageurs National Park is located in Northern Minnesota. The park shares its northern boundary with Canada and lies just west of the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness. The park visitor centers are accessible by car but in order to truly experience the park, one must leave their vehicle behind
Directions The district headquarters is located one mile east of Windom, Minnesota, on County Road 17. Windom lies in the scenic Des Moines River valley of southwestern Minnesota, on Highway 71 a short 18 miles north of interstate 90. Maps to all the waterfowl production areas are available for each
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