Savanna Portage State Park
Notice: Park Closures — details
- Status
- Temporarily closedDaily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- 91 campsitesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 419-1500
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 4
Closure Park ClosuresSavanna Portage will be closed to the public November 28- December 6 for a muzzleloader hunt. The park will be unavailable to anyone without a… (more)
Savanna Portage will be closed to the public November 28- December 6 for a muzzleloader hunt. The park will be unavailable to anyone without a special muzzleloader hunt license these days. Savanna Portage will host a youth hunt October 24 and 25. The park will be unavailable to anyone without a special youth hunt license these days.
Posted by the park 2026-10-25. Official alert
Partial closure Trail closuresShumway Lake Trail by the campground is closed on the north end of the lake for safety reasons. The section of trail closed is posted.
Posted by the park 2026-10-25. Official alert
Alert Vehicle permitsPermits can be purchased online prior to arrival. All vehicles entering a state park must display a valid year-round or one-day Minnesota state park… (more)
Permits can be purchased online prior to arrival. All vehicles entering a state park must display a valid year-round or one-day Minnesota state park vehicle permit affixed to the lower right-hand corner of the windshield.
Posted by the park 2026-10-25. Official alert
Alert Current fishing regulationsDownload the 2026 fishing regulations. Check the seasonal update for any additional information on the park, including special notes for RV campers,… (more)
Download the 2026 fishing regulations. Check the seasonal update for any additional information on the park, including special notes for RV campers, building and trail updates.
Posted by the park 2026-10-25. Official alert
Overview
In Aitkin County, about 36 miles west of Cloquet, Savanna Portage State Park covers about 15,186 acres.
Things to do include snowmobiling, horseback riding, winter sports, historic sites, and canoeing and kayaking. Its trail network totals roughly 32 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are 91 campsites across 6 camping areas (RV sites with electric hookups, group camping, and showers). Roofed lodging includes cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters.
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, intermittently: Savanna Portage will be closed to the public November 28- December 6 for a muzzleloader hunt. The park will be unavailable to anyone without a special muzzleloader hunt license these days. If you are needing assistance with making a reservation call 866-857-2757. | ||
| Other | Shumway Lake: Shumway Lake trail is closed at the boardwalk on the north end of the lake approximately .8 miles from the Shumway Lake boat access. The footings on the boardwalk are unsafe for travel. The trail will not be available for a hike around the whole lake, but can be hiked to the boardwalk from both directions. The Bog Boardwalk is not affected by this closure and is open for hiking. Rentals: Rentals are available from the Ranger Station. Boats can be rented for a half day or full day. We have a limited number of canoes, kayaks, and rowboats at each lake. Rentals are first come, first serve. Docks and rentals will be pulled from lakes November 1, 2026. Bathrooms: Vault toilets are open year round throughout the park. Electric sites: Park has 18 electric sites available during the spring, summer and fall camping season. Drinking water: There is a hand pump in the campground between the bathroom building and site 22 in the first campground loop (A loop) open until freezing temperatures. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Daily, intermittently: Savanna Portage will be closed to the public November 28- December 6 for a muzzleloader hunt. The park will be unavailable to anyone without a special muzzleloader hunt license these days. If you are needing assistance with making a reservation call 866-857-2757.
RVs: The campground was built in the 1960s, so many sites will not accommodate large/tall rigs. There is only 30 amp service and no water hook-ups. Dump station: Dump station will close for the season November 1, 2026. The dump station is located on the campground road just after the Ranger Station. To get there, take a right at the stop sign by the Ranger Station, and at the bottom of the first hill it will be on the left side of the road. Please go to the top of the hill after the dump station and access from the top of the hill. Trails: The park has 26 miles of hiking trails and 10 miles of mountain bike trails.
Savanna Portage Trail: The Savanna Portage Trail is maintained from the West Savanna River to intersection G. East of intersection G, the trail is rugged and natural. Park staff recommend ONLY hiking the western 1.5 miles of the Savanna Portage Trail.
Shumway Lake: Shumway Lake trail is closed at the boardwalk on the north end of the lake approximately .8 miles from the Shumway Lake boat access. The footings on the boardwalk are unsafe for travel. The trail will not be available for a hike around the whole lake, but can be hiked to the boardwalk from both directions. The Bog Boardwalk is not affected by this closure and is open for hiking. Rentals: Rentals are available from the Ranger Station. Boats can be rented for a half day or full day. We have a limited number of canoes, kayaks, and rowboats at each lake. Rentals are first come, first serve. Docks and rentals will be pulled from lakes November 1, 2026. Bathrooms: Vault toilets are open year round throughout the park. Electric sites: Park has 18 electric sites available during the spring, summer and fall camping season. Drinking water: There is a hand pump in the campground between the bathroom building and site 22 in the first campground loop (A loop) open until freezing temperatures.
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
Pets not allowed.
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 61 Sites | 61 | ShowersRVs up to 55 Feet | — |
| Pull-Through Sites 4 Pull-Through Sites | 4 | Showers | — |
| Electric Sites 18 Sites | 18 | ElectricShowersRVs up to 55 Feet | — |
| Backpack Sites 6 Sites | 6 | Showers | — |
| Canoe-in Sites 1 Site | 1 | Showers | — |
| Group Camp 1 Site - Site accommodates up to 30 people — Site is located in secluded, mixed pine and oak forest that overlooks Savanna Lake. Boat landing, fire rings, picnic tables, hand pump, and vault toilets available. Site has terraced camping areas. Drive-in camp, small trailers and campers are permitted. | 1 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites — 61 Sites
Pull-Through Sites — 4 Pull-Through Sites
Electric Sites — 18 Sites
RV Length Limit — 55 Feet: Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Accessible Sites — 2 accessible sites: The campground has two accessible drive-in sites.
Backpack Sites — 6 Sites
Canoe-in Sites — 1 Site
Group Camp — 1 Site - Site accommodates up to 30 people: Site is located in secluded, mixed pine and oak forest that overlooks Savanna Lake. Boat landing, fire rings, picnic tables, hand pump, and vault toilets available. Site has terraced camping areas. Drive-in camp, small trailers and campers are permitted.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camper Cabins
- Guest House
Accessible Lodging — 1 accessible camper cabin
Camper Cabins: One rustic camper cabin, sleeps five. Open May to November. Accessible. There is no running water or electricity in the cabin; campers may use showers and bathrooms in the campground. Pets not allowed. More information on camper cabins.
Guest House: See Garni Guest House details.
Guest House: See Garni Guest House details.
Things to do
HikingSwimmingFishingWinter sportsSnowmobilingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingHorseback ridingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Guided (summer) | 5 mi | — | 5 MilesSelf-Guided |
| Hiking (summer) | 27 mi | — | 27 MilesHiking |
| Unpaved Bike (summer) | 10 mi | — | 10 MilesUnpaved Bike |
| Boardwalk (summer) | — | — | Boardwalk |
| Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic (winter) | — | — | 9.7 — 9.7 miles of groomed classic ski trails are available in the state park and in the nearby Remote Lake Solitude Area. A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required to use groomed trails. We also pack trails for winter hiking, snowshoeing, biking as time permits.Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic |
| Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Skate (winter) | — | — | 5.7 — State park staff oversee 5.7 miles of groomed skate ski trails in Remote Lake Solitude Area, 1 mile south of the state park.Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Skate |
| Snowmobile (winter) | 32 mi | — | 32 miles — Only allowed on trails groomed for snowmobiling.Snowmobile |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Anywhere except groomed trails — Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the state park, except for on trails groomed for skiing and snowmobiling. Snowshoe rentals are available at the ranger station.Snowshoe |
| Other (winter) | — | — | Fat biking — Ungroomed fat bike trail around Lake Shumway.Other |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Self-Guided — 5 Miles
Summer — Hiking — 27 Miles
Summer — Unpaved Bike — 10 Miles
Summer — Boardwalk
Winter — Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Classic — 9.7: 9.7 miles of groomed classic ski trails are available in the state park and in the nearby Remote Lake Solitude Area.
A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required to use groomed trails.
We also pack trails for winter hiking, snowshoeing, biking as time permits.
Winter — Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Skate — 5.7: State park staff oversee 5.7 miles of groomed skate ski trails in Remote Lake Solitude Area, 1 mile south of the state park.
Winter — Snowmobile — 32 miles: Only allowed on trails groomed for snowmobiling.
Winter — Snowshoe — Anywhere except groomed trails: Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the state park, except for on trails groomed for skiing and snowmobiling.
Snowshoe rentals are available at the ranger station.
Winter — Other — Fat biking: Ungroomed fat bike trail around Lake Shumway.
Trail conditions: The park has 26 miles of hiking trails and 10 miles of mountain bike trails.
Savanna Portage Trail
The Savanna Portage Trail is maintained from the West Savanna River to intersection G. East of intersection G, the trail is rugged and natural. Park staff recommend ONLY hiking the western 1.5 miles of the Savanna Portage Trail.
Shumway Lake
Shumway Lake trail is closed at the boardwalk on the north end of the lake approximately .8 miles from the Shumway Lake boat access. The footings on the boardwalk are unsafe for travel. The trail will not be available for a hike around the whole lake, but can be hiked to the boardwalk from both directions. The Bog Boardwalk is not affected by this closure and is open for hiking.
Swimming
Swimming Beach — Within the park
Boating and paddling
Boat Access — Loon, Shumway, Wolf lakes
Boat Docks
Canoe Access — Rat House, Remote, Savanna: Rat House and Remote lakes are within the Remote Lake Solitude Area, managed by park staff within Savanna State Forest.
Fishing
Fishing Pier — Lake Shumway: The pier is accessible.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
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 Sites — 2 accessible sites: The campground has two accessible drive-in sites.
Accessible Lodging — 1 accessible camper cabin
Camper Cabins: One rustic camper cabin, sleeps five. Open May to November. Accessible. There is no running water or electricity in the cabin; campers may use showers and bathrooms in the campground. Pets not allowed. More information on camper cabins.
Showers — Wheelchair accessible
Flush Toilets — Wheelchair accessible
Picnic Shelter — Open Shelter: Wheelchair accessible.
Fishing Pier — Lake Shumway: The pier is accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 55626 Lake Place
McGregor, MN 55760 - Nearest town
- Cloquet — about 36 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.7573, -93.2499
- Phone
- (218) 419-1500
- savannaportage.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Take Highway 65 north to Aitkin County Road 14, then follow 14 for 11 miles to the park.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 25, 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)
- Photo: Pitcherplant016.JPG — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), B. Wiles
“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