Rushing Rapids Parkway
Visitor Services

Facilities and features on the Jay Cooke State Park include:

80 semi-modern campsites, near the St. Louis River, with flush toilets, telephones, playgrounds and a trailer dump station 21...[more]

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

Driving the byway is free. Expect to pay an entrance fee to the Park ($4, or $20 annual) and camping fees (about $7-25, depending on development).

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Jay Cooke State Park possesses 50 miles of hiking trails, paved bicycle trails, mountain bike trails, and horseback riding trails,... [more]
Camping

Camping

There are places to camp along this byway.

 Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.

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Special Considerations

So everyone can enjoy the park, its visitors should follow the following guidelines:

  • The park belongs to all Minnesotans; treat it with respect and consideration.
  • Hunting in the park is prohibited
  • Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet
  • Motorized vehicles may not use park trails
  • Park only in designated park areas
  • The park is closes from 10:00 pm until 8:00 am, except in campgrounds and cabin areas. Loud noises and disturbances are prohibited after 10:00 pm.
  • Build fires only in fire rings provided
  • Group permit rates are available
  • DAILY OR ANNUAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for all vehicles entering a state park. They may be purchased at the park headquarters or the Information Center in St. Paul.

Restrictions

Hunting in the park is prohibited. For more details, see Special Considerations.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Year-round

High Season

Summer and winter for sports

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Rushing Rapids Parkway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
Minnesota