Crow Wing State Park
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Crow Wing State Park
3124 State Park RdBrainerd, MN 56401
From Brainerd go 9 miles south on U.S. Highway 371. Then west on the park entrance road to the park office.
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Walk along the historic Red River Ox Cart Trail past the historic Beaulieu House and other remains of the once prosperous town site of Old Crow Wing. Enjoy the natural beauty of this site at the confluence of the Crow Wing and Mississippi Rivers. Take time to read the interpretive signs and hike the 18 mi of trails to capture a sense of the area's history. The park offers 6.5 miles of paved bike trail, which is the latest extension of the Paul Bunyan State Trail (115 total miles). The park is located at the southern trail head. Campground - electric sites and modern shower building, river access, dock, canoeing, fishing,and picnic shelter.
Dates
Year round. Daily. May-Sep 8am-10pm, Oct-Apr 8am-sunset. Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily November through March, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily April through October.Rates
Park vehicle permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped; $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Fishing boats available
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of camping cabins: 1
- Total number of campsites: 59
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Sanitary dump station
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
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Father and son fishing on Gull Lake
Feel the breeze in your hair on a Minnesota road trip / Roy Son
Silver Bay at Tettegouche State Park / Credit: Melissa Teng
A woman leans against her RV to enjoy a morning cup of coffee while basking in the forest scenery / Andrey Armyagov - stock.adobe.com
Petting oxen at Oliver Kelley Farm / MN Historical Society
The Fall River Bridge portion of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail / Credit: Minnesota State Parks and Trails