State Parks & Forests

Crow Wing State Park
(218) 825-3075
9 miles south of Brainerd on Hwy 371.
18 miles of hiking trails, tour the historic Crow Wing town site and canoe the scenic rivers. MN state park vehicle permits required.

Cuyuna State Recreational Area
(218) 546-5926
15 miles northeast of Brainerd on Highway 210.
25 miles of underdeveloped shoreline. 5,000 acres of former mining pits and rock deposit stockpiles — mostly undeveloped — that have created Minnesota's newest lakes. A favorite for scuba diving and trout fishing. No off-road vehicles are permitted.

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
(320) 532-3523
8 miles south of Garrison on Highway 169.
10,585 acres with visitor center, hiking and horse trails, swimming area, camping, boat launch.

Pillsbury State Forest
(218) 828-2565
8 miles west of Brainerd on Highway 210.
Hiking and horse trails, picnic areas, shelter, boat launch, swimming.