To improve security and reduce risk of theft, we no longer accept any self-payment envelopes on site in Minnesota state parks, state recreation areas or state forest campgrounds. Learn more about your payment options.
- Camping
Camping fees
In state parks:
$20-$25/night
Cart-in and walk-in campsites (less than a half mile from parking)
$20-$25/night
Backcountry campsites (backpack and watercraft sites over a half mile from parking)
$20-$23/night
$22-$25/night
$35-$40/night
$80/night
$50-$300/night
Electric hookup (where available)
add $10/night/site
Water and sewer hookup (where available)
add $8/night/site
Campsite reservation fee
(Non-refundable fee per each site reserved in advance. No fee for same-day reservations.)
Reservations policy and FAQ$8 (online)
$10 (call center)Discounted state park camping rates
Minnesota residents with physical disabilities are eligible for a half-priced campsite fee Sunday through Thursday nights. The discounted fee applies to drive-in, backpack, walk-in, and other rustic or remote campsites. To qualify, you will need to have a Federal Access Pass or a Minnesota-issued disability license plate or hang tag. In state forests:
$17/night
$22/night
$50/night
- Lodging
Lodging fees
(Unless otherwise noted, lodging fees do not include tax)
Camper cabins (tax included)
$75-$90/night
$80/night
$175/night
$245/night
$85/night $85/night
$85/night
Itasca State Park - Bear Paw cabins $110/night
$660/weekItasca State Park - Bear Paw guesthouse $425/night
$2,550/weekItasca State Park - Bert's Cabins $140-$245/night
$840-$1,470/weekItasca State Park - clubhouse $495/night
$2,970/weekItasca State Park - Douglas Lodge cabins $140 - $225/night
$840-$1,350/weekItasca State Park - Douglas Lodge fourplex (fireplace rooms) $105/night
$630/weekItasca State Park - Douglas Lodge four-season suites
Monday prior to Memorial Day through October$150/night
$900/weekItasca State Park - Douglas Lodge four-season suites
November 1 through Sunday prior to Memorial Day$105/night
$630/weekItasca State Park - Douglas Lodge room $85/night
$510/weekItasca State Park - Douglas Lodge suite $145/night
$870/weekItasca State Park - East cabin $240/night
$1,440/weekItasca State Park - Lake Ozawindib cabin $200/night
$1,200/weekItasca State Park - The Headwaters Inn $85/night
$510/week$325/night, $1,950/week
$200/night, $1,200/week
Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine - Blue Heron Island cabin
$220/night $120/night
$90/night
$95/night
$235/night
$155/night
$175/night
$155/night
$130/night
$220/night
$130/night
Group centers
Eight state parks have group centers for hosting large groups (ranging from 60 to 215 people). All group centers include dining areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. Overnight and day use rentals are available.
Group centers rent from $130 to $500 per night or $5 per person, whichever is greater.
Dishonored checks service fee
$30
- Tours
Tours
Daily tours generally run Memorial Day through Labor Day, with weekend tours available later in the fall. Call the park for more information.
Tours charge the adult fee for anyone over the age of 12. Child rate applies to children aged 5-12. No fee for children under 5 years old. Some cave tours have age restrictions. Call the park for more information.
Adults Children Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park: Several cave tours are available. For additional tour information, including pricing for educational and group tours, find the tour that fits your needs. *Prices, and age requirements vary.
$15*
$10*
Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park: Underground Mine Tour
Additional tour information, including pricing for educational and off-season tours$15
$10
- Vehicle Permits
Minnesota state parks vehicle permit
Permits are valid for one year from the month of purchase. Discounted rate for additional permits for other vehicles you own. More information.
Year-round vehicle permit
$35
One-day vehicle permit
(Same rate for all vehicles, including motorcycles)$7 Additional vehicle permit
$26
Year-round motorcycle permit
(Fits in a wallet; not attached to windshield)$30
Year-round vehicle permit for persons with disabilities
(Requires Minnesota plates or certificate and proof of vehicle ownership. Also available to those with permits issued by the State, or Federal Access Pass holders.)$12
One-day vehicle permit for groups
(10 vehicle minimum, 24-hour notice. Check at park office for details.)$5
Vehicle permit for disabled veterans and active duty military personnel
Disabled veterans and active duty military personnel can get discounted or free Minnesota State Park vehicle permits. Learn more.Vehicle permit for K-12 educators on school-sanctioned activities
A one-day vehicle permit will be issued free of charge for any vehicle transporting K-12 students, chaperones, teachers and coaches for school-sanctioned activities.- Horse & Ski Passes
Horse Pass
Everyone over the age of 16 is required to buy a Horse Pass before riding any DNR-managed horse trails, and to carry the pass with them on the trail. Learn more.
Year-round pass
$21
One-day pass
$5
Ski Pass
If you are 16 or older, you must have a Great Minnesota Ski Pass to ski on groomed trails in Minnesota state parks or state forests, or on state or grant-in-aid trails. Learn more.
Three-year pass $70 Year-round pass
$25
One-day pass
$10