George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
Also known as Crosby Manitou State Park, George Crosby Manitou 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
- 20 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 353-8800
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality Trail RerouteThe trail to campsites 13, 14, 15 & 16 has been rerouted due to flood damage. The reroute is open and is shown on the digital version of the park… (more)
The trail to campsites 13, 14, 15 & 16 has been rerouted due to flood damage. The reroute is open and is shown on the digital version of the park map. Printed maps may show outdated trail information. Campsite 11 is gone, as is the trail circling the site. Please use the Cedar Ridge Trail to access sites 12-16.
Posted by the park 2026-09-08. Official alert
Overview
George H. Crosby Manitou State Park is a 6,143-acre park in Lake County, about 15 miles northeast of Silver Bay.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 24 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 20 campsites, including tent sites.
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 office hours. For information, contact Tettegouche State Park.
There are only backpack sites at this park. Sites range from 1/4 mile to 4-1/2 mile out. Many of the sites are quite remote and and are accessed by rugged trails. Come prepared for a backcountry experience. Camping is available year-round but parking is limited to the winter parking area next to the entrance kiosk in the winter. Make your reservation prior to arriving at the park.
Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available year-round. There are field latrines at each campsite. Trails: The park has 24 miles of hiking available for visitors to explore. The terrain is rugged and remote as are many of the trails. Come prepared for a backcountry experience. There is no cell phone service at this park, plan ahead and download the park map for free on the Avenza app prior to arriving. Drinking water: Water is available via a well up the stairs on the entrance road. Water: Water is available via a well up the stairs on the entrance road. Campgrounds: There are only backpack sites at this park. Sites range from 1/4 mile to 4-1/2 mile out. Many of the sites are quite remote and and are accessed by rugged trails. Come prepared for a backcountry experience. Camping is available year-round but parking is limited to the winter parking area next to the entrance kiosk in the winter. Make your reservation prior to arriving at the park.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack Sites 20 sites — Secluded, remote sites range from one-half to four and one-half miles from parking. Many sites are along the Manitou River, and four are near Benson Lake. | 20 | — |
Camping details from the park
Backpack Sites — 20 sites: Secluded, remote sites range from one-half to four and one-half miles from parking. Many sites are along the Manitou River, and four are near Benson Lake.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingBoatingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking (summer) | 24 mi | — | 24 miles — Rugged backcountry trails with great wildlife viewing, old-growth forests and scenic waterfalls. About five miles of the Superior Hiking Trail run through the park.Hiking |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Anywhere in parkSnowshoe |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Hiking — 24 miles: Rugged backcountry trails with great wildlife viewing, old-growth forests and scenic waterfalls. About five miles of the Superior Hiking Trail run through the park.
Winter — Snowshoe — Anywhere in park
Trail conditions: The park has 24 miles of hiking available for visitors to explore. The terrain is rugged and remote as are many of the trails. Come prepared for a backcountry experience. There is no cell phone service at this park, plan ahead and download the park map for free on the Avenza app prior to arriving.
Boating and paddling
Boat Access — Carry in only
Boating Restrictions — No motors
Canoe Access — Benson Lake
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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.
Getting there
- Address
- Contact us c/o Tettegouche State Park:, 5702 Highway 61
Silver Bay, MN 55614 - Nearest town
- Silver Bay — about 15 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.4794, -91.1230
- Phone
- (218) 353-8800
- tettegouche.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From the village of Finland, go seven miles north on Lake County Road 7. Physical address: 7616 Lake County Road 7, Finland, MN 55603
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 8, 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