The park is located 15 miles east of Hinckley on State Highway 48, then 5 miles south on County Road 22.
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Minnesota's largest state park, over 34,000 acres. Three family campgrounds. Electrical sites available in Riverview campground. Facilities for large groups. Canoe on flat water and easy rapids on the St. Croix and Kettle Rivers; canoe rental available. Interpretive center. Hiking, snowmobile, cross-country ski and horse trails. Bring your bike to ride on the paved bike paths. Picnicking, sightseeing, swimming, fishing, nature programs and cultural sites.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
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. D
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Children's programs (scheduled, supervised)
- Grocery/supply store
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Bike trail
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Snowshoes available
- Swimming beach
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to people with disabilities
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of sites in horseback camp area: 40
- Total number of campsites: 217
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 8
Campground Features
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hookups available in winter
- Hot showers in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Sanitary dump station
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
Reviews
Based on 70 reviews
Great Showers
Summer Running & Kayaking
Fall Hikes
Winter Skiing
Spring Training (for Gma’s 1/2 Marathon)
All the sounds & sites!
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AngelinaYJuanantamo,
February 5, 2023
Decided to drive from those cities for the day and check out park. This park is the largest in Minnesota. It is getting a little annoying to go to these parks and the ranger isn’t there. Yes I know...
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Janet B,
April 5, 2021
Camped at walk-in 57. Isolated but a very short walk from the walk-in parking lot. Beach at Lake Clayton was clean, sandy and shallow. Great for kids. We kayaked down the St. Croix from Little...
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TheLoftii,
July 21, 2020
I went here with a friend and as you enter the park, i was surprised the visitor center was closed on a Sunday, leaving a self service station. When you first enter, you drive through a lot of area...
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TryppAdams,
October 7, 2019
This state park is amazing. We camp all over in state parks and the wild life here was awesome! Many nights we heard coyotes howling! There are three great camp grounds in the park. The lodge has...
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Elishia C,
September 24, 2019
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