Franz Jevne State Park
Also known as Jevne 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
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 18 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 888-7310
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Deer hunting in the park November 7th-22ndThe park will be open to both hunters and non-hunters. We recommend you wear blaze orange or blaze pink clothing while visiting the park and enjoying… (more)
The park will be open to both hunters and non-hunters. We recommend you wear blaze orange or blaze pink clothing while visiting the park and enjoying the trails, whether you are hunting or not. Learn more about deer hunts in Minnesota state parks. Updated October 17th, 2026
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Franz Jevne State Park is a 88-acre park about 30 miles west of International Falls.
The park supports fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 18 campsites across 3 camping areas, with RV sites with electric hookups.
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. | — |
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
This park does not have a ranger station. For information, contact Big Bog State Recreation Area.
The campground is OPEN for the 2026 season. Camping CLOSES for the season on November 3rd, 2026.
Drinking water: Water is available year-round from the hand pump, located by sites 5-7. Water: Water is available year-round from the hand pump, located by sites 5-7. RVs: Steep grades located after the picnic area limit RV and large 5th Wheel travel. Electric sites: Franz Jevne has two electric sites: 1 & 5. Campgrounds: The campground is OPEN for the 2026 season. Camping CLOSES for the season on November 3rd, 2026. Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available year-round.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a leash six feet or shorter (or in a portable enclosure) and personally attended; only service animals in buildings, lodging, camper cabins, yurts, tipis, tours and beach areas.
Statewide rule from Minnesota's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites 18 sites | 18 | RVs up to 30 feet | — |
| Electric Sites Two electric sites | — | ElectricRVs up to 30 feet | — |
| Walk-in Sites Three walk-in sites | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites — 18 sites
Electric Sites — Two electric sites
RV Length Limit — 30 feet: Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Walk-in Sites — Three walk-in sites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingHikingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Throughout the parkSnowshoe |
| Hiking (summer) | 2.5 mi | — | Two and one-half milesHiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Winter — Snowshoe — Throughout the park
Summer — Hiking — Two and one-half miles
Fishing
Fishing — Fish in the Rainy River
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
✓ 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
Picnic Shelter — Accessible open shelter
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- State Highway 11
Birchdale, MN 56629 - Nearest town
- International Falls — about 30 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.6417, -94.0585
- Phone
- (218) 888-7310
- bigbog.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Approximately 320 miles from the Twin Cities. The park is in Koochiching County, east of Birchdale on State Highway 11.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 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