Crow Wing State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- 71 campsitesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 825-3075
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park alertWater in the campground area is OFF for the Season. off for the season. Also, the Dump station is CLOSED for the season.
Posted by the park 2026-09-29. Official alert
Overview
Crow Wing State Park is a 6,542-acre park in Crow Wing County, about 6 miles south of Baxter.
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Its trail network totals roughly 18 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 71 campsites across 2 camping areas, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers. There are also cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Sun–Thu | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — |
| Fri, Sat | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Campground | Campground closes for the season on Sunday November 2nd. Rock Lake FRA Campground managed by Crow Wing State Park is CLOSED until October 16th due to construction activities on Orchard Park road. | ||
| Park | Dump station: Dump station is CLOSED for use the water is OFF at this time. Drinking water: Water will be OFF for the Season starting on October 5th Shower building will be closed for season on October 5th.. Water is available at the ranger station. Trails: The park maintains 18 miles of hiking trails and 1/3 mile wheelchair accessible trail during the regular camping season. The picnic shelter provides a place to warm up with a wood-burning stove. Water: Fill water is available year-round behind the ranger station for campers. Bathrooms: The campground bathroom building will be closed for the season October 5th. Rustic toilets are available in the campground and day use areas. Showers: Shower building will be CLOSED for the season on October 5th,2026. Rentals: The picnic shelter is currently available for rent. Campgrounds: Campground closes for the season on Sunday November 2nd. Rock Lake FRA Campground managed by Crow Wing State Park is CLOSED until October 16th due to construction activities on Orchard Park road. Electric sites: The park has 12 electric campsites. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or otherwise posted.
Campground closes for the season on Sunday November 2nd. Rock Lake FRA Campground managed by Crow Wing State Park is CLOSED until October 16th due to construction activities on Orchard Park road.
Dump station: Dump station is CLOSED for use the water is OFF at this time. Drinking water: Water will be OFF for the Season starting on October 5th Shower building will be closed for season on October 5th.. Water is available at the ranger station. Trails: The park maintains 18 miles of hiking trails and 1/3 mile wheelchair accessible trail during the regular camping season. The picnic shelter provides a place to warm up with a wood-burning stove. Water: Fill water is available year-round behind the ranger station for campers. Bathrooms: The campground bathroom building will be closed for the season October 5th. Rustic toilets are available in the campground and day use areas. Showers: Shower building will be CLOSED for the season on October 5th,2026. Rentals: The picnic shelter is currently available for rent. Campgrounds: Campground closes for the season on Sunday November 2nd. Rock Lake FRA Campground managed by Crow Wing State Park is CLOSED until October 16th due to construction activities on Orchard Park road. Electric sites: The park has 12 electric campsites.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: a state park vehicle permit (one-day $7 or year-round $35) is required for every vehicle; same price for residents and nonresidents. Four free park days per year. Iron Range OHV SRA states 'There is no entrance fee'.
Statewide fee rule from Minnesota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Minnesota park passes
- Year-round vehicle permit — $35. Unlimited visits to every Minnesota state park and recreation area for 12 months from the month of purchase Details
- One-day vehicle permit — $7. One day, one vehicle Details
- Additional year-round vehicle permit — $26. Additional vehicles owned by a year-round permit holder Details
- Year-round motorcycle permit — $30. Motorcycle, 12 months Details
- One-day group permit — $5. Group vehicles, one day Details
From the Minnesota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Reserve MN (US eDirect)
- Phone
- 866-857-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
No dogs
Camper Cabins — One accessible cabin, available seasonally: No pets.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites 59 wooded sites with good shade — Note: you must be able to back into sites. | 59 | ShowersRVs up to 45 feet | — |
| Electric Sites 12 sites | 12 | ElectricShowersRVs up to 45 feet | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites — 59 wooded sites with good shade: Note: you must be able to back into sites.
Electric Sites — 12 sites
RV Length Limit — 45 feet: Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camper CabinsOne accessible cabin, available seasonally — No pets. More information on camper cabins.
Accessible Lodging — 1 accessible camper cabin
Camper Cabins — One accessible cabin, available seasonally: No pets. More information on camper cabins.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursCanoeing and kayakingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowmobile (winter) | — | — | The Paul Bunyan State Trail travels through the state park and is open to snowmobiles in the winter.Snowmobile |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Anywhere in the parkSnowshoe |
| Accessible (summer) | 3 mi | — | 1/3 mileAccessibleAccessible |
| Self-Guided (summer) | 0.5 mi | — | One-half mile, near park officeSelf-Guided |
| Hiking (summer) | 18 mi | — | 18 miles — Scenic trails wind through the old Crow Wing town site, along the Mississippi River, and through the woods.Hiking |
| Paved Bike (summer) | 6.5 mi | — | Six and one-half miles — The park's trail is part of the southern end of thePaul Bunyan State Trail, and connects to an additional 115 trail miles.Paved Bike |
| Boardwalk (summer) | — | — | Accessible, 300 feet — Located at the old Crow Wing town site.BoardwalkAccessible |
Trail descriptions from the park
Winter — Snowmobile: The Paul Bunyan State Trail travels through the state park and is open to snowmobiles in the winter.
Winter — Snowshoe — Anywhere in the park
Summer — Accessible — 1/3 mile
Summer — Self-Guided — One-half mile, near park office
Summer — Hiking — 18 miles: Scenic trails wind through the old Crow Wing town site, along the Mississippi River, and through the woods.
Summer — Paved Bike — Six and one-half miles: The park's trail is part of the southern end of thePaul Bunyan State Trail, and connects to an additional 115 trail miles.
Summer — Boardwalk — Accessible, 300 feet: Located at the old Crow Wing town site.
Trail conditions: The park maintains 18 miles of hiking trails and 1/3 mile wheelchair accessible trail during the regular camping season. The picnic shelter provides a place to warm up with a wood-burning stove.
Boating and paddling
Boat Access — Drive-in and carry-in
Boat Docks
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
Accessible Lodging — 1 accessible camper cabin
Camper Cabins — One accessible cabin, available seasonally: No pets. More information on camper cabins.
Picnic Area — Two accessible picnic areas: Shaded, located near the river.
Picnic Shelter — Accessible enclosed shelter: Has electricity and an indoor toilet. Call the park to reserve.
Accessible — 1/3 mile
Boardwalk — Accessible, 300 feet: Located at the old Crow Wing town site.
All-Terrain Track Chair: One all-terrain, electric powered chair that may be used on designated trails within the park.
- Reserve the chair
- Map of designated trails
- Learn more about track chairs
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3124 State Park Road
Brainerd, MN 56401 - Nearest town
- Baxter — about 6 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.2642, -94.3190
- Phone
- (218) 825-3075
- crowwing.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Brainerd go 9 miles south on U.S. Highway 371. Then west at County Road 27 for one mile to the park office.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 29, 2026
- MN DNR A-Z list of state parks and recreation areas (park IDs in server-rendered <noscript> links) + state waysides page; details from the compass feature_detail JSON API used by park.html
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology