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Next free Minnesota State Park day: Saturday, June 8, 2024

May 27, 2024 10:05AM ● By Content Editor

Photo: Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, taken by Laura Durenberger-Grunow


From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 27, 2024


On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed!

Here are the remaining fee-free dates in 2024:
  • Saturday, June 8, 2024
  • Friday, November 29, 2024

Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans. With a free day in each season, it's a great opportunity to get out there and explore someplace new - or visit an old favorite at a new time of year! Whether you stay for the whole weekend or just spend a few hours outside, you'll make memories that will last a lifetime.

The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities like camping, rentals, or special tours.

The goal is to encourage families to spend time together with a walk outdoors. Research shows that walking offers multiple benefits, from increased creativity and better brain function to more flexibility and stamina. So you won't just burn calories, you'll also improve your well-being.


Learn more at the DNR site here.

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