State Parks Near Cloquet, Minnesota
9 state park units lie within 50 miles of Cloquet, including 3 parks across the line in Wisconsin. The closest is Jay Cooke State Park, about 7 mi southeast of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Jay Cooke State Park7 mi southeast
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 9 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 74 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Cloquet, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Cloquet; driving distance is usually longer.
Jay Cooke State Park
The park supports winter sports, historic sites, wildlife watching, ranger programs, and hiking. Camping is available: 100 campsites across 6 camping areas, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Jay Cooke State Park →Saunders State Trail
Visitors come for horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Saunders State Trail →Pattison State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Pattison State Park →Moose Lake State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and wildlife watching. Its trail network totals roughly 5 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a swimming beach and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Moose Lake State Park →Amnicon Falls State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 2 miles, according to the park. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Amnicon Falls State Park →Savanna Portage State Park
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.
Hours, fees and rules for Savanna Portage State Park →Banning State Park
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, ranger programs, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 17 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Banning State Park →Flood Bay State Wayside
In Lake County, in Two Harbors, Flood Bay State Wayside covers about 19 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Flood Bay State Wayside →St. Croix State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 127 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for St. Croix State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Cloquet
- Jay Cooke State Park 7 mi southeast · 100 campsites
- Pattison State Park 22 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Moose Lake State Park 23 mi southwest · 56 campsites
- Amnicon Falls State Park 30 mi east · Campground listed
- Savanna Portage State Park 36 mi west · 91 campsites
+ 2 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Cloquet
- Jay Cooke State Park 7 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Savanna Portage State Park 36 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Banning State Park 41 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- St. Croix State Park 50 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near Cloquet
- Pattison State Park 22 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Moose Lake State Park 23 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Amnicon Falls State Park 30 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Savanna Portage State Park 36 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- St. Croix State Park 50 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Cloquet
- Jay Cooke State Park 7 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Pattison State Park 22 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Amnicon Falls State Park 30 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Savanna Portage State Park 36 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Banning State Park 41 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Fishing near Cloquet
- Pattison State Park 22 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Moose Lake State Park 23 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Amnicon Falls State Park 30 mi east · Fishing listed
- Savanna Portage State Park 36 mi west · Fishing listed
- Banning State Park 41 mi southwest · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Cloquet
What is the closest state park to Cloquet?
Jay Cooke State Park is the closest, about 7 miles southeast of Cloquet in a straight line. Next are Saunders State Trail and Pattison State Park.
How many state parks are near Cloquet?
9 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Cloquet have camping?
7 parks list camping, the nearest being Jay Cooke State Park, Pattison State Park and Moose Lake State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Cloquet?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Cloquet?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Duluth, MN18 mi east
- Near Hibbing, MN51 mi northwest
- Near Brainerd, MN85 mi west
- Near North Branch, MN87 mi south
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.