These 13 Incredible Riverside Parks Can Only Be Found In Minnesota
Minnesota is often praised for its lakes, but that doesn’t mean our rivers aren’t something to be envied as well. We have almost 70,000 miles of stunning rivers and streams winding their way throughout the state including the first 680 miles of the beautiful Mississippi. And almost better than having all this water, is having the riverside parks to enjoy it! We have plenty of options to pick from, but these are some of MN’s most stunning parks where we can see and even get out on our favorite rivers.
With plenty of hiking trails over and around the Buffalo River, this state park is worthy for a day of sun and relaxation.
With beautiful cascading falls and epic cliffs overlooking Lake Superior, nothing beats the views at riverside Tettegouche State Park.
This massive recreation area encompasses acres around the scenic red river and is perfect for any water recreation.
This state park on the St. Croix and Kettle confluence has beautiful riverbanks that have secluded areas for you to enjoy the true natural beauty of MN.
This park on the Minnesota River has sweeping river views and amazing historical sites. It also has cliff views overlooking the Yellow Medicine River.
On the St. Croix River, this woodsy park has beautiful hiking and some of the most phenomenal camping spots in the state.
The amazing rapids and curves of the St. Louis River are on full display at this park. You can get some of the best views from the Swinging Bridge.
In Northern MN, the iconic Mississippi Headwaters can be found at this stunning park. It's an easy hike, and you will love crossing the beginning of the Mississippi.
On the shores of the Mississippi's Lake Pepin, this park has stunning views and sandy beaches for you to relax on.
The epic waterfalls at this park make it one of the most visited state parks in the state!
From amazing rapids to gorgeous still sections, the Kettle River's beauty shines at Banning State Park.
One of the most scenic parks on the St. Croix, Afton has beautiful hiking trails with plenty of elevation variation on the riverfront.
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