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Minnestoaxl » Outdoor Activities in Minnesota » Camping in Minnesota State Parks

Camping in Minnesota State Parks

Camping in Minnesota State Parks is an important outdoor activity of the Minnesotans and the tourists to Minnesota. There are 6 state recreation areas and 66 state parks, dotted across the area of 260,000 acres of the Minnesota state. Programs and activities in more than 5000 campsites are available. For Camping in Minnesota State Parks, people often take boat rides, bike or even go horseback riding. The state parks have natural and historic importance, too. The state parks are the second oldest ones after New York's State parks in the whole United States.

Gooseberry Falls State Park, Wild River State Park and Mille Lacs Kathio State Park are important ones for Camping in Minnesota State Parks. Snowshoes are available for skiing in the winters in these state parks.

The River Trail is one of the major attractions of the Wild river State Park. One can view the trumpeter swans in the winter months, and camping and lodging are available along the trails in the winter months. Overnight lodging facility is also available over here.

Near the northern shore side of Lake Superior, there are a number of parks which are superb choices for winter activities. Gooseberry Falls State Park is one of them, which has a brilliant view of waterfalls. Throughout the year, there are interpretive displays and park video.

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park is located near Onamia. Snowmobile trails of 19 miles and skiing trails of 20 miles are available in this park. Moreover, it is available top anyone who has any amount of skill in skiing. A year round trail centre is available in this park, making it an important destination for Camping in Minnesota State Parks.

The waterfalls, scenery, rivers attract people for Camping in Minnesota State Parks Some of the campgrounds in these parks have electric hookups and dump stations. People can enjoy the running water supply and showers in every park. Some of the parks have facilities for fishing and swimming. Backcountry camping sites are available in some parks. These places are also great for staying overnight.

Camping in Minnesota State Parks is an unforgettable experience even if Campfires are not allowed in most of the parks for security reasons. For more on the Outdoor Activities in Minnesota browse through Minnesotaxl.com

Outdoor Activities in Minnesota
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