Judge C.R. Magney State Park
Also known as C. R. Magney State Park, C.R. Magney State Park, Magney 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
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 387-6300
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 5
Construction Know Before You GoWe have completed our internet improvement project and now have additional WIFI hotspots located throughout the park. You can find a hotspot at the… (more)
We have completed our internet improvement project and now have additional WIFI hotspots located throughout the park. You can find a hotspot at the ranger station, the campground by the park host, and one in the day use parking area. Park vehicle permits are required and can be purchased online, at the park or before you arrive.
Posted by the park 2026-06-03. Official alert
Alert Special Hunt 2026 InformationAll special hunt permits must be obtained online. No permits will be handed out over the counter going forward.
Posted by the park 2026-06-03. Official alert
Alert Day Use Picnic AreaThe picnic area that was located in the day use parking lot has been combined with the picnic area across the bridge towards the Devil's Kettle Trail.
Posted by the park 2026-06-03. Official alert
Water quality Shower BuildingWater is on throughout the park, including the shower building.
Posted by the park 2026-06-03. Official alert
Water quality Superior Hiking Trail updateThe Superior Hiking Trail through the park remains open, although the riverside section north of the Devil's Kettle has high water conditions and… (more)
The Superior Hiking Trail through the park remains open, although the riverside section north of the Devil's Kettle has high water conditions and some flood damage. Day hikes to this area are not recommended.
Posted by the park 2026-06-03. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 4,240 acres, Judge C.R. Magney State Park lies in Cook County, about 14 miles east of Grand Marais.
Visitors come for historic sites, fishing, wildlife watching, ranger programs, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
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 | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Memorial day through labor day |
| Park | Trails: Spring, Summer, Fall: The park has nine miles of hiking trails including a one-mile interpretive loop and connections to the Superior Hiking Trail. Winter: The park and all trails are not groomed or shoveled in the winter but they are available for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. Bathrooms: Flush toilets are in the campground for campers. They will be turned off on 10/18/2026 for the season, depending on the weather. Vault toilets are available year-round. Drinking water: Drinking water spigots can be located in the campground and the day use area. They will be turned off on 10/19/2026 for the season, depending on the weather. Campgrounds: The campground is open for the season and will close on October 18, 2026. Water: Drinking water, flush toilets, and showers are closed for the season. We anticipate opening the shower building and all water faucets by 5/22/26. Showers: The shower building will be turned off on 10/18/2026 for the season, depending on the weather. Dump station: Dump station and water fill up located at our sister park, Cascade River State Park. RVs: Campers are reminded that there are no hookups for filling RV water tanks at Judge C.R. Magney State Park. Please come prepared. There is a dump station and water fill up at our sister park, Cascade River State Park. Electric sites: None. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
There is no office at the park. There is staff on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day: Daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unstaffed the rest of the year, contact Cascade River State Park for information.
The campground is open for the season and will close on October 18, 2026.
Trails: Spring, Summer, Fall: The park has nine miles of hiking trails including a one-mile interpretive loop and connections to the Superior Hiking Trail. Winter: The park and all trails are not groomed or shoveled in the winter but they are available for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. Bathrooms: Flush toilets are in the campground for campers. They will be turned off on 10/18/2026 for the season, depending on the weather. Vault toilets are available year-round. Drinking water: Drinking water spigots can be located in the campground and the day use area. They will be turned off on 10/19/2026 for the season, depending on the weather. Campgrounds: The campground is open for the season and will close on October 18, 2026. Water: Drinking water, flush toilets, and showers are closed for the season. We anticipate opening the shower building and all water faucets by 5/22/26. Showers: The shower building will be turned off on 10/18/2026 for the season, depending on the weather. Dump station: Dump station and water fill up located at our sister park, Cascade River State Park. RVs: Campers are reminded that there are no hookups for filling RV water tanks at Judge C.R. Magney State Park. Please come prepared. There is a dump station and water fill up at our sister park, Cascade River State Park. Electric sites: None.
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 The park has 27 rustic drive-in sites. There is no winter camping. | — | ShowersRVs up to The max RV length is 45 feet. Parking spurs vary in length from 30 to 50 feet.Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites: The park has 27 rustic drive-in sites. There is no winter camping.
RV Length Limit: The max RV length is 45 feet. Parking spurs vary in length from 30 to 50 feet.Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Accessible Sites: Drive-in site 7 is accessible.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingCampingHikingPicnickingWildlife viewing and birdingRanger and interpretive programsHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking (summer) | — | — | The park has nine miles of hiking trails.Hiking |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Snowshoe anywhere in the park.Snowshoe |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Hiking: The park has nine miles of hiking trails.
Winter — Snowshoe: Snowshoe anywhere in the park.
Trail conditions: Spring, Summer, Fall: The park has nine miles of hiking trails including a one-mile interpretive loop and connections to the Superior Hiking Trail.
Winter: The park and all trails are not groomed or shoveled in the winter but they are available for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV 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.
Accessibility
Accessible Sites: Drive-in site 7 is accessible.
Showers: Showers are accessible and available seasonally. Only registered campers may use showers.
Flush Toilets: Flush toilets are accessible and available seasonally. Only registered campers may use flush toilets.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4051 East Highway 61
Grand Marais, MN 55604 - Nearest town
- Grand Marais — about 14 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.8174, -90.0537
- Phone
- (218) 387-6300
- CascadeRiver.StatePark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located 14 miles northeast of Grand Marais on State Highway 61.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jun 3, 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. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology