Scenic 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
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 571-2600
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Water quality RV Fill Station NoticeThe potable water hose at the park RV service station does not allow for a threaded connection to connect directly to another hose or RV. If you… (more)
The potable water hose at the park RV service station does not allow for a threaded connection to connect directly to another hose or RV. If you require a threaded connection, the nearest fill station that can accomodate that is the municipal station in Bigfork.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Water quality Chase Point Water AccessThe Chase Point public water access has been completely redesigned, and is now the home to an accessible kayak launch. Backing trailers into the… (more)
The Chase Point public water access has been completely redesigned, and is now the home to an accessible kayak launch. Backing trailers into the water is no longer an option at this access, and boat traffic is redirected to the Lodge water access by the beach and picnic area. Updated May 22nd, 2026
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Itasca County, about 32 miles north of Grand Rapids, Scenic State Park covers about 2,357 acres.
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 10 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are 7 camping areas (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, equestrian camping, and showers). There are also cabins 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. | — |
| Park | Programs: For spring and summer programming check out the calendar of events as programs are updated frequently or call the park for program information. Dump station: The RV dump station is closed for the season. Rentals: Watercraft rentals are now available for the season. These include row boats, canoes, and kayaks. Electric sites: Electrical sites in Chase Point have 15, 30, and 50 amp service. Sites 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 28, 30, 31, 32, 43, 47, 48, 49, and 69 are back-in. Sites 50 - 68 are pull-through. Trails: The park has 10 miles of hiking trails. In the winter there are 2.5 miles of snowmobile trail. Snowshoeing is permitted anywhere in the park except for groomed snowmobile trails. Showers: Chase Point campground showers are closed for the season. Water: Water is off for the season in the Chase Point campground and the RV dump station. Drinking water: Drinking water is off for the season in the Chase Point campground and at the RV dump station. A hand well is available year-round by site 25 in the Chase Point Campground. Campgrounds: The Lodge campground closes September 7, 2026. The Chase Point campground closes November 1, 2026. Water will be shut off for the season October 12, 2026. The CCC Cabin closes November 1, 2026. RVs: Chase Point Campground electrical sites are a mix of back-in and pull-through. Lodge Campground electrical sites are back-in. Bathrooms: Restrooms in the picnic area and the Chase Point campground are closed for the season. Vault toilets are available year-round in the park. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Intermittent/limited office hours beginning October 20, 2026 until May 2027.
The Lodge campground closes September 7, 2026. The Chase Point campground closes November 1, 2026. Water will be shut off for the season October 12, 2026. The CCC Cabin closes November 1, 2026.
Programs: For spring and summer programming check out the calendar of events as programs are updated frequently or call the park for program information. Dump station: The RV dump station is closed for the season. Rentals: Watercraft rentals are now available for the season. These include row boats, canoes, and kayaks. Electric sites: Electrical sites in Chase Point have 15, 30, and 50 amp service. Sites 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 28, 30, 31, 32, 43, 47, 48, 49, and 69 are back-in. Sites 50 - 68 are pull-through. Trails: The park has 10 miles of hiking trails. In the winter there are 2.5 miles of snowmobile trail. Snowshoeing is permitted anywhere in the park except for groomed snowmobile trails. Showers: Chase Point campground showers are closed for the season. Water: Water is off for the season in the Chase Point campground and the RV dump station. Drinking water: Drinking water is off for the season in the Chase Point campground and at the RV dump station. A hand well is available year-round by site 25 in the Chase Point Campground. Campgrounds: The Lodge campground closes September 7, 2026. The Chase Point campground closes November 1, 2026. Water will be shut off for the season October 12, 2026. The CCC Cabin closes November 1, 2026. RVs: Chase Point Campground electrical sites are a mix of back-in and pull-through. Lodge Campground electrical sites are back-in. Bathrooms: Restrooms in the picnic area and the Chase Point campground are closed for the season. Vault toilets are available year-round in 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
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- Reserve MN (US eDirect)
- Phone
- 866-857-2757
All campsites require reservations.
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 88 drive-in sites across two campgrounds. | — | ShowersRVs up to The max RV length varies from 39 to 90 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Pull-Through Sites The park has 20 electric pull-through sites in the Chase Point campground. | — | Showers | — |
| Electric Sites The Chase Point campground has 38 electric sites, 20 that are pull-through. The Lodge campground has two electric back-in sites. | — | ElectricShowersRVs up to The max RV length varies from 39 to 90 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Backpack Sites The park has two backpack sites 1.5 miles from the parking area. These sites are secluded on a small lake with unenclosed wilderness toilets. Bring your own drinking water. | — | Showers | — |
| Canoe-in Sites The park has five sites that can be accessed from Coon-Sandwick Lake. These are secluded, rustic sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and unenclosed wilderness toilets. | — | Showers | — |
| Horse Camp The Togo Horse Camp in George Washington State Forest is managed by but not connected to the park. | — | Showers | — |
| Group Camp The park has one group camp on Lake of the Isles. The group camp accommodates up to 60 people, has scattered fire rings, picnic tables, a hand pump for water, and two vault toilets.
The group camp also has two parking spurs with 50-amp hookups. Tents, campers, and small trailers are permitted in the group camp. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites: The park has 88 drive-in sites across two campgrounds.
Pull-Through Sites: The park has 20 electric pull-through sites in the Chase Point campground.
Electric Sites: The Chase Point campground has 38 electric sites, 20 that are pull-through. The Lodge campground has two electric back-in sites.
RV Length Limit: The max RV length varies from 39 to 90 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Accessible Sites: There are four accessible drive-in electric sites and one accessible non-electric site in the Chase Point campground. There is one accessible drive-in electric site in the Lodge Campground.
Backpack Sites: The park has two backpack sites 1.5 miles from the parking area. These sites are secluded on a small lake with unenclosed wilderness toilets. Bring your own drinking water.
Canoe-in Sites: The park has five sites that can be accessed from Coon-Sandwick Lake. These are secluded, rustic sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and unenclosed wilderness toilets.
Horse Camp: The Togo Horse Camp in George Washington State Forest is managed by but not connected to the park.
Group Camp: The park has one group camp on Lake of the Isles. The group camp accommodates up to 60 people, has scattered fire rings, picnic tables, a hand pump for water, and two vault toilets.
The group camp also has two parking spurs with 50-amp hookups. Tents, campers, and small trailers are permitted in the group camp.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins
Cabins: See cabin details
Cabins: See cabin details
Things to do
CampingHikingFishingCanoeing and kayakingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingSwimmingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Guided (summer) | — | — | The park has two miles of interpretive signs along the Tell Lake and Chase Point trails.Self-Guided |
| Hiking (summer) | — | — | The park has 14 miles of easy to moderate trails taking you through virgin pine forests and along an esker between the basins of Coon-Sandwick Lake.Hiking |
| Snowmobile (winter) | — | — | The park has two miles of groomed snowmobile trails.Snowmobile |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park, except on groomed snowmobile trails.Snowshoe |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Self-Guided: The park has two miles of interpretive signs along the Tell Lake and Chase Point trails.
Summer — Hiking: The park has 14 miles of easy to moderate trails taking you through virgin pine forests and along an esker between the basins of Coon-Sandwick Lake.
Winter — Snowmobile: The park has two miles of groomed snowmobile trails.
Winter — Snowshoe: Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park, except on groomed snowmobile trails.
Trail conditions: The park has 10 miles of hiking trails. In the winter there are 2.5 miles of snowmobile trail. Snowshoeing is permitted anywhere in the park except for groomed snowmobile trails.
Swimming
Swimming Beach: Visit the swimming beach near the Lodge Campground.
Boating and paddling
Boat Access: Trailer boats at the public water access near the Lodge Campground.
Boat Docks
Canoe Access: The public water access near the Chase Point Campground has an accessible kayak launch.
Fishing
Fishing Pier — Coon-Sandwick Lake: The fishing pier is wheelchair accessible.
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
- Group facilities
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
- Equestrian camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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: There are four accessible drive-in electric sites and one accessible non-electric site in the Chase Point campground. There is one accessible drive-in electric site in the Lodge Campground.
Showers: Both campgrounds have wheelchair accessible showers. Showers in the Chase Point campgrounds are available from fishing opener until early October. Showers in the Lodge campground are available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Flush Toilets: Both campgrounds have wheelchair accessible flush toilets. Flush toilets in the Chase Point campgrounds are available from fishing opener until early October. Flush toilets in the Lodge campground are available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Fishing Pier — Coon-Sandwick Lake: The fishing pier is wheelchair accessible.
Canoe Access: The public water access near the Chase Point Campground has an accessible kayak launch.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 56956 Scenic Highway 7
Bigfork, MN 56628 - Nearest town
- Grand Rapids — about 32 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.7029, -93.5668
- Phone
- (218) 571-2600
- scenic.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Located 7 miles east of Bigfork on County Road 7. Also 32 miles north of Hwy 169.
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. “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