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Afton State Park
Afton State Park is a 1,600-acre Minnesota state park in Washington County on the St. Croix River, established 1969, opened 1982, with backpack-only camping, blufftop prairies, and 12 miles of cross-country ski trails.
Fort Snelling State Park
Fort Snelling State Park: Minnesota state park at the Mississippi-Minnesota river confluence, opened 1962, over 400,000 annual visitors, 18 miles hiking trails, no camping, managed by Minnesota DNR.
Lake Maria State Park
Lake Maria State Park is a 1,600-acre Minnesota state park in Wright County near Monticello, established 1963, preserving a remnant of the Big Woods forest, with hike-in tent camping, camper cabins, and over 200 bird species.
Wild River State Park
Wild River State Park is a 6,768-acre Minnesota state park in Chisago County along 18 miles of the St. Croix River near Center City, authorized 1973, opened 1978, with 94-site campground, 30-plus miles of trails, and Nevers Dam Overlook.
William O'Brien State Park
William O'Brien State Park: Minnesota's first metro-area state park (est. 1947), on the St. Croix River near Marine on St. Croix; about 1,880 acres, 12 miles of trails, Lake Alice, and a 2025 accessibility project.