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George H Crosby Manitou State Park
7616 Co Hwy 7Finland, MN 55603
14 miles from Tettegouche State Park, Hwy 61 East to Hwy 1, then left (North)seven miles to County Road 7. Right on Lake Co. Rd 7 for 8 ,miles. The park is on the right.
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Come to this north-country wilderness park where waterfalls cascade through a volcanic canyon surrounded by majestic forest. The trails in the park are carved through a forest of fir, cedar, spruce, and northern hardwoods. Although the trails are steep and challenging for hikers and backpackers, they offer spectacular views. Try your hand at fishing for the chance to catch trout and splake in Benson Lake. There are secluded campsites along the cascading Manitou River and Benson Lake for backpackers only. The remote sites range from 1/4 to 4-1/2 miles from the parking area. All have water sources near them (water must be treated or filtered).
Hours & Dates
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day.Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) Apr–Sep, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily; Oct–Mar, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon – Fri and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat & Sun CT.
Rates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
Green Practices
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
- Water conservation/wastewater management plan
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of tent-only sites: 21
- Total number of campsites: 21
Campground Features
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
Reviews
Based on 39 reviews
Amazing hike on the Humpback Trail, then returning on the Middle Trail. I didn’t give it 5-stars because the description of the Humpback trail wasn’t really accurate to the level of difficulty. We...
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Stephanie E,
October 13, 2022
The higher-number campsites along the river (13-16) are very challenging to get to - lots of up and down elevation changes with difficult terrain. If you want to get somewhere remote but have the...
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MKB_MSP,
September 10, 2022
Hiked in to BP3 site- about a mile of decent rugged terrain. Packs were 40lbs because we had our own tents and we could have packed more lightly but didn’t. Doable, but tired and sweaty- luckily...
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Deborah S,
July 22, 2022
At Split Rock Lighthouse, a park ranger suggested we hike to the cascades in Crosby Manitou State Park, since we had seen most of the falls in the north shore area. The park entrance is about 15...
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Tom G,
July 1, 2022
Beautiful hidden gem of a state park. Don't forget about this one when going up the shore. Beautiful lake and walkways and hiking!
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Emily L,
June 8, 2022
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