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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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 | Crow Wing - MN State Park Brainerd, MN Telephone: (218) 829-8022 |
| | This is a nature lover's delight. Explore prairie, pine, and hardwood forests. View the Mississippi River from historic 'Chippewa Lookout.' Novice canoeists can paddle the calm waters of the Crow Wing and Mississippi Rivers.
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| Flandrau - MN State Park New Ulm, MN Telephone: (507) 233-9800 |
| | The gentle flowing Big Cottonwood River meanders through this southern park. Hikers and cross-country skiers enjoy the flat trails on the bottom of the valley or more challenging routes on the oak-shaded bluffs.
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| Fort Ridgely - MN State Park Fairfax, MN Telephone: (507) 426-7840 |
| | Tour Historic Fort Ridgely and wander through the ruins of this once thriving outpost. Learn about the U. S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862, a major event in Minnesota's early history.
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 | Fort Snelling - MN State Park St. Paul, MN Telephone: (612) 725-2389 |
| | Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, this park offers extensive hiking, bike and ski trails that link to Minnehaha Park and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Canoe, play golf, swim, or hike.
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| Frontenac - MN State Park Frontenac, MN Telephone: (651) 345-3401 |
| | Located on the Mississippi River, Frontenac is a birdwatcher's paradise. It is one of the best spots in the country to view birds migrating in the spring and fall. More than 260 species of birds have been recorded here.
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| Glacial Lakes - MN State Park Starbuck, MN Telephone: (320) 239-2860 |
| | Stand on top of the scenic glacial hills and experience the vast, open prairie which once dominated Minnesota. Wildflowers and prairie grasses blanket the landscape from spring through fall.
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| Glendalough - MN State Park Battle Lake, MN Telephone: (218) 864-0110 |
| | With more than nine miles of undeveloped shoreline and six lakes, this angler's paradise is one of the last large tracts of undeveloped lakeshore and land in west central Minnesota.
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| Hayes Lake - MN State Park Roseau, MN Telephone: (218) 425-7504 |
| | Some days it's just you, loons, and moose. Visitors also enjoy swimming and canoeing in the lake, along with camping. Trails for hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding.
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 | Hill Annex Mine - MN State Park Calumet, MN Telephone: (218) 247-7215 |
| | Go down in history with a tour of the Hill Annex Iron Mine. On the 1 1/2-hour open pit mine tour, visitors make a spectacular descent into mining's past.
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| Itasca - MN State Park Lake Itasca, MN Telephone: (218) 266-2114 |
| | Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. The park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk across the Mississippi as it starts its winding journey 2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico.
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| Jay Cooke - MN State Park Carlton, MN Telephone: (218) 384-4610 |
| | Trailblazers: this park is a must! Park trails link up to the Willard Munger State Trail; perfect for backpackers, bikers, hikers, horseback riders, and skiers. Walk on the swinging suspension bridge over the St. Louis River.
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| Lake Bronson - MN State Park Lake Bronson, MN Telephone: (218) 754-2200 |
| | From the observation tower in the park, view the prairie and aspen-oak forests or watch for deer, sharp-tailed grouse, moose and sandhill cranes. Trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
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 | Lake Kegonsa - WI State Park Stoughton, WI Telephone: 608-873-9695 |
| | Offers a variety of recreation and a 3,200-acre lake. 342 Acre State Park located on beautiful Lake Kegonsa. Seasonal camping camping, group camping, hiking, boating, swimming, nature study, playgrounds, beach, fishing, cross country skiing, ski skating and sledding.
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| Lake Shetek - MN State Park Currie, MN Telephone: (507) 763-3256 |
| | The word 'Shetek' is Ojibwe for 'pelican'. Expect great fishing for walleye, northern, crappie, and bullheads. Loon Island, a 45-acre bird sanctuary, is accessible on foot via a causeway and includes an interpretive trail.
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| Mille Lacs Kathio - MN State Park Onamia, MN Telephone: (320) 532-3523 |
| | Kathio's visitors can experience several different styles of camping year-round or even 'rough it' in one of our new heated Camper Cabins. You can climb the 100 ft. observation/fire tower and look across the majesty of Mille Lacs Lake.
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| Minnesota Valley - MN State Recreation Area Jordan, MN Telephone: (952) 492-6400 |
| | Just minutes from the Twin Cities. The area is ideal for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and snowmobiling. The landscapes are diverse and include wetlands, floodplain forest, and blufftop oak savanna.
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