This Saturday, June 14 is National Get Outdoors Day! To celebrate the fun day, ALL of the Minnesota State Parks have free admission. With 75 state parks and recreation areas offering free admission, there is sure to be one close enough for you to visit and enjoy!
More National Get Outdoors Day Details:
Free Fishing
Wet a line while you’re out for the day! Minnesotans don’t need a license to fish at most Minnesota state parks. While some facilities may be closed, there’s always fun to be had at a Minnesota State Park!
Come Explore!
Whether you stay for the whole day or just spend a few hours outdoors, you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime.
There’s a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans, so take advantage of the opportunity to get out there and explore one!
Other Minnesota National Get Outdoors Day Events
Washington County Parks
Washington County Parks now designates the second Saturday in June as a free day to visit the county parks without requiring a vehicle permit.
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Laurie Klinkhammer says
Do you know where to get a MN State Parks brochure and map? Hoping you can help. I’m coming up empty with internet searching. Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have.
Chrysa says
Hi, Laurie. You can print out a copy of the DNR’s MN State Parks brochure and map here: https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/destinations/state_parks/publications/pat_guide/21-22.pdf If you would like paper maps for various parks, you can request them here: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/maps-launch.html