Adventure awaits!
Free park day June 13
On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed! The next free park day is Saturday, June 13.
Plan your outing
Be sure you know what's allowed, and where: Harvesting or foraging
Hanging a hammock
Gathering or bringing in firewood
Other useful rules to know
Fish for free in most state parks
If you're a Minnesota resident, you can fish in many state parks without a fishing license! Find out how and where.
Sign up for an I Can! program
Pick up a new skill this summer, with one of the I Can! family-friendly programs designed for beginners. Learn to camp, paddle, fish, mountain bike, or shoot an arrow - all equipment provided.
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.)