At fewer than 300 acres, Interstate State Park is a small park. But don’t let its size fool you. Interstate State Park has plenty of outdoor adventure to offer visitors from the Bloomington/Twin Cities area.

One of only four state parks where rock climbing is available, Interstate State Park, Minnesota is known for its distinctive geology. Not only does the park feature glacial potholes, cliffs and dalles, it boasts a minimum of 10 lava flows, the result of ancient earthquakes.

Water sports at Interstate State Park include fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating on the St. Croix River. Among the other outdoor activities available at the park are birding, hiking and camping. Visitors to Interstate State Park may also enjoy spring wildflowers and fall colors.

Interstate State Park Dates of Operation
Interstate State Park, Minnesota welcomes visitors year-round. However, certain facilities and activities may not be available during winter. Campsites with electricity are open from April through November.

Interstate State Park Entrance Fees
Daily permit $5
Daily group permit* $3
Annual vehicle permit $25
Second vehicle permit $18
Motorcycle permit $20
Handicapped  permit** $12

*  Requires a minimum of 10 vehicles and advance notice of 24 hours.
**For vehicles bearing a handicapped license plate issued by the State of Minnesota.

Interstate State Park Camping Fees
“Familiar Favorite” standard campsites (with showers): 
$18/night
Group campsites The greater of:
$45-$75/night or a $3 nightly charge for each camper

A nonrefundable fee of $8.50 will be added to reservations. The park can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet in length.

(Fees and hours subject to change without notice and from what is listed on this web site)

Interstate State Park Location
Interstate State Park is located 45 miles northeast of the Twin Cities. True to its name, the park spans the Minnesota-Wisconsin border.

Interstate State Park Contact Information
P. O. Box 254
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
(651) 465-5711
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/interstate/index.html

Reservations are available over the phone from 8 am till 8 pm daily or online through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
(866) 85PARKS / (866) 857-2757
www.stayatmnparks.com

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