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 | Bear Head Lake - MN State Park Ely, MN Telephone: (218) 365-7229 |
| | This park contains prestine lakes; it is home to black bears, nesting eagles, timberwolves and moose. Stands of white and red pine trees tower over birch, aspen, and fir trees.
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 | Beaver Creek Valley - MN State Park Caledonia, MN Telephone: (507)724-2107 |
| | Nestled in the blufflands of southeastern Minnesota, it is known for its clear streams fed by the Big Spring. Wildflowers attract migratory songbirds like the rare Acadian flycatcher, Cerulean warbler, and Louisiana waterthrush.
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| Big Stone Lake - MN State Park Ortonville, MN Telephone: (320) 839-3663 |
| | The lake attracts anglers who catch walleye, northerns and bluegills. The northern section provides a picnic area, boat launch and a primitive group camp. The southern section contains a campground, swimming beach and hiking trails.
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| Blue Mounds - MN State Park Luverne, MN Telephone: (507) 283-1307 |
| | Blue Mounds State Park is full of natural surprises. Start with the Sioux quartzite cliff, rising 100 feet from the plains. A bison herd grazes on the prairie. Prickly pear cactus blooms in June and July.
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| Carley - MN State Park Altura, MN Telephone: (507) 932-3007 |
| | Beauty and quiet- Hike along the trail that follows the Whitewater River. Listen for the sweet song of orioles, song sparrows, house wrens, and indigo buntings. Sit back and see a red-tailed hawk ride thermals in the sky.
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 | Charles A. Lindbergh - MN State Park Little Falls, MN Telephone: (320) 616-2525 |
| | Fish the waters of the Mississippi River, canoe Pike Creek, or walk the trails amid grand red and white pine, aspen, oak and prairie. Look for bald eagles in the spring and fall.
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 | KATAHDIN LODGE Patten, ME Telephone: 1-207-528-7731 |
| | Rooms and cabins in scenic Aroostook County near mountains, lakes, Baxter State Park, International Appalachian Trail and golf course. Access to snowmobile and ATV trail system. Meals and meeting space available. Open all year.
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| Kilen Woods - MN State Park Lakefield, MN Telephone: (507) 662-6258 |
| | For a quiet, relaxing time, hike the cool woodland trail which meanders along the tranquil Des Moines River, or enjoy the view of the river valley from Dinosaur Ridge Overlook.
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| Lac Qui Parle -MN State Park Montevideo, MN Telephone: (320) 752-4736 |
| | The lake is a stop over for thousands of migratory Canada geese and other waterfowl. You will hear a chorus of honking, quacking, and other vocalizations. Visit the historic Fort Renville and Lac qui Parle mission sites.
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| Lake Bemidji - MN State Park Bemidji, MN Telephone: (218) 755-3843 |
| | Offers visitors swimming, boating, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, camping, biking, picnicking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and year-around naturalist-led activities. Hikers can explore the beauty of a tamarack bog.
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| Lake Carlos - MN State Park Carlos, MN Telephone: (320) 852-7200 |
| | Sculpted by ancient glaciers, Lake Carlos State Park contains a tamarack bog, marshes, woodland ponds, and lakes. A perfect setting for swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking and horseback riding.
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 | Lake Maria - MN State Park Monticello, MN Telephone: (763) 878-2325 |
| | The park is perfect for hikers, backpackers, horseback riders, and cross-country skiers who enjoy the challenge of the rolling terrain. Take a stroll on the boardwalk which winds through a marsh.
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| Monson Lake - MN State Park Sunburg, MN Telephone: (320) 366-3797 |
| | Cast your line for walleye, northerns, bass, and sunfish in Monson Lake. Birdwatchers look for white pelicans, herons, western grebes, and songbirds in this 187-acre park with a diverse landscape of wetlands and hardwood forests.
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| Myre-Big Island - MN State Park Albert Lea, MN Telephone: (507) 379-3403 |
| | This park has something for everyone. The trails take visitors around wet lowlands, oak savanna, and grasslands. Albert Lea Lake and park marshes draw hundreds of waterfowl during migration.
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| Rice Lake - MN State Park Owatonna, MN Telephone: (507) 455-5871 |
| | Rice Lake is a major wetland in the area. Visitors enjoy camping under the tall hardwoods, photographing spring wildflowers, picnicking, and birdwatching. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
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| Sibley - MN State Park New London, MN Telephone: (320) 354-2055 |
| | Hike to Mount Tom, one of several high points in a 50-mile radius, and see a patchwork of forest, farmland, prairie knolls, and lakes. Summer visitors enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing.
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| Soudan Underground Mine- MN State Park Soudan, MN Telephone: (218) 753-2245 |
| | Visitors wear hard hats and journey down 2,400 feet via a 'cage.' On the 27th level, the transportation shifts to a rail car for a ride back into the mine as you listen to the stories of the mining days.
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| Split Rock Creek - MN State Park Jasper, MN Telephone: (507) 348-7908 |
| | Swim, fish, or boat the waters of Split Rock Lake, the largest body of water in Pipestone County. The lake is the predominant feature of this park. Stop by the Beach Side Trail Center for an excellent vista.
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| St. Croix - MN State Park Hinckley, MN Telephone: (320) 384-6591 |
| | Explore the rivers by canoe or with a fishing pole. Swim at Lake Clayton or climb a fire tower. The park has miles of trails for hikers, horseback riders, bicyclists, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers.
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| Tettegouche - MN State Park Silver Bay, MN Telephone: (218) 226-6365 |
| | Spectacular overlooks at Shovel Point; rocky, steep cliffs and inland bluffs; the cascading 60 ft. High Falls of the Baptism River. Miles of trails that overlook the Sawtooth Mountains.
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