Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas

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Discover new opportunities for adventure

 

Are you ready to explore? Minnesota state parks and trails are waiting! Go camping, take a nature hike, pack a picnic...your adventure awaits, so grab a map and get outside!

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Be safe during hunting season!

Many Minnesota state parks hold fall deer hunts. Some close to non-hunters during hunts, while others remain open to all visitors. Check on park hunts before you go, and wear blaze orange or other bright colors outdoors.

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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

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Don't get lost in the woods

Download geoPDF maps at home. They'll display your current location like Google Maps, but you don't have to be connected to the Internet or have cell service while using the map.

Junior Ranger patch

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.)

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