Schoolcraft 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
- 29 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 328-8984
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park alertSchoolcraft State Park camping is open annually from May through Labor Day. The day use area is open year-round.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Schoolcraft State Park is a 137-acre park in Cass County, about 13 miles west of Grand Rapids.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 29 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, and group camping). The park says there are no 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. | — |
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
This park does not have office hours. For information, call the Grand Rapids area office at 218-328-8984.
The campground closes for the season after Labor Day.
Water: Water in the campground is available from the Friday before walleye opener through Labor Day. No water is available during the rest of the year. Bathrooms: Rustic toilets are available in the picnic area and campground. There are no flush toilets in this park. Campgrounds: The campground closes for the season after Labor Day. Dump station: There is no dump station at Schoolcraft State Park. Electric sites: No electric campsites available at this park. Drinking water: Water is available in the day use picnic grounds year-round, and in the campground May-September.
Showers: No showers available: Rentals: No rentals available. Trails: Park maintains 2 miles of hiking trail during the regular camping season. In winter, the park has 2 miles of winter hiking trail. Snowshowing is permitted anywhere in the park. There are no groomed cross-country ski trails.
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 28 Sites — All sites are rustic. No modern restrooms are available at this park. | 28 | RVs up to 40 Feet | — |
| Group Camp 1 Site - Accommodates up to 20 people — Primitive toilets and running water available. Tents only. | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites — 28 Sites: All sites are rustic. No modern restrooms are available at this park. RV Length Limit — 40 Feet: Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. Accessible Sites: The campground has one accessible drive-in site. Group Camp — 1 Site - Accommodates up to 20 people: Primitive toilets and running water available. Tents only.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingFishingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Anywhere in ParkSnowshoe |
| Self-Guided (summer) | — | — | Interpretive Signs — Interpretive signs are located throughout the park.Self-Guided |
| Hiking (summer) | 2 mi | — | 2 Miles — Trail takes you through wooded areas along the river.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Winter — Snowshoe — Anywhere in Park Summer — Self-Guided — Interpretive Signs: Interpretive signs are located throughout the park. Summer — Hiking — 2 Miles: Trail takes you through wooded areas along the river. Trail conditions: Park maintains 2 miles of hiking trail during the regular camping season. In winter, the park has 2 miles of winter hiking trail. Snowshowing is permitted anywhere in the park. There are no groomed cross-country ski trails.
Boating and paddling
Boat Access — On the Mississippi River Boat Docks
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Group facilities
- Showers: not available (stated by the park)
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group 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: The campground has one accessible drive-in site.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 9042 Schoolcraft Lane NE, Deer River, MN 56636 Mailing address:, Schoolcraft State Park, C/O Grand Rapids Area Office, 1201 East Highway 2
Grand Rapids, MN 55744 - Nearest town
- Grand Rapids — about 13 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.2228, -93.8066
- Phone
- (218) 328-8984
- schoolcraft.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Take State Highway 6 to County Road 28 west (turns into 65 W), then north on County Road 74.
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