These 10 Small Towns In Minnesota Have Stunning State Parks Right In Their Backyard
Jo Magliocco
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Minnesota has plenty of beautiful small towns and stunning state parks, and nothing is more perfect than when the two come together. It’s fortunate enough to have an adorable town conveniently next to a recreation destination. These 10 are some of the best small towns with gorgeous state parks to visit in Minnesota.
Read our previous coverage to learn more about Beaver Creek Valley State Park.
Read our previous coverage to learn more about Blue Mounds State Park.
Read our previous coverage to learn more about Lake Shetek State Park.
Visit the Nerstrand Big Woods State Park web page for more information.
Read our previous coverage to learn more about Lake Bronson State Park.
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Read our previous coverage to learn more about Tettegouche State Park.
Read our previous coverage to learn more about Hill Annex Mine State Park.
Read our previous coverage to learn more about Glendalough State Park.
Visit the Jay Cooke State Park web page for more information.
Visit the Scenic State Park web page for more information.
How many of these towns with state parks to visit in Minnesota have you been to before? Did you visit only the town or the park as well? Let us know about your experience in the comments!
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State Parks To Visit In Minnesota
What is the largest state park in Minnesota?
The largest state park at 34,000 acres is St. Croix State Park in Hinckley. It borders two rivers and offers enough outdoor recreation to keep you busy all year long. And if you’re curious about the smallest state park in Minnesota, it’s the 118-acre Franz Jevne State Park in Birchdale.
What are the best campgrounds in Minnesota?
Did you know that you can camp within a number of Minnesota’s state parks? Some, like Bear Head Lake State Park in Ely and Itasca State Park in Park Rapids, even offer year-round camping. You can find out more in this post.
What are the best hiking trails in Minnesota?
With all the options in Minnesota, how about some of the best shorter hikes that are under five miles? From the Quarry Loop Trail in Banning State Park to the Cascades Loop at Cascade River State Park, there’s plenty of scenery to view and you don’t even have to hike that far!