Minnesota state park closures and fire bans

As of Oct 31, 2026: 12 reporting trail closures, of the 71 we list in Minnesota.

These listings were last checked Oct 31, 2026, more than two days ago. Closures and bans change quickly — confirm on the agency’s own page before you go.

Closed parks

No Minnesota park is reported closed.

Fire and burn bans

No Minnesota park reports a fire or burn ban.

Trail closures 12

• Bear Head Lake State Park

  Seasonal Water
  The sanitation buildings are closed for the season. You can find drinking water and vault toilets throughout the park. Flush toilets are available at the Trail Center year-round.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area

  All mountain bike trails will be closed Nov. 6th-22nd for the annual deer hunting closure. The Yurts will also be closed November 6th-29th. View Cuyuna Country's mountain bike trail regulations.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Fort Snelling State Park

  Trail updates
  The Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center will be CLOSED on Mondays from May through October.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Frontenac State Park

  Park closed 11/21-22 for special deer hunt
  On Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, the park will be closed to everyone except the hunters selected to participate in the lottery deer hunt.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Lake Bemidji State Park

  Trail Updates
  The storm that passed through Bemidji on June 21, 2025, affected every acre of the park. Some areas experienced only minor branch loss, while others saw entire sections of forest flattened.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Maplewood State Park

  Park Deer Hunt: A managed hunt will take place Nov 7-10.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Minneopa State Park

  The trail to Minneopa Creek is closed. The waterfalls are still visible from the concrete sidewalk.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area

  State Trail Update
  The hiking trail is open.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Savanna Portage State Park

  Trail closures
  Shumway Lake Trail by the campground is closed on the north end of the lake for safety reasons. The section of trail closed is posted.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Sibley State Park

  Youth Hunt at Sibley State Park
  On Oct. 24 and 25, 2026, portions of Sibley State Park is closed to the public due to a special youth hunt.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Tettegouche State Park

  Trail Conditions
  The bottom of the steps has washed out at the base of the High Falls and Two Step Falls viewing steps. Please use caution in these areas.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

• Wild River State Park

  Sunrise Trail partial closure
  A portion of the Sunrise Trail north and west of the former county gravel pit travels across private property and is closed until further notice.

  Checked Oct 31 · Minnesota DNR page

Read from each park’s own alerts and status, so a closure or ban the agency hasn’t posted won’t appear, and a county burn ban can apply where a park says nothing. Each notice in full is on the park’s page; check the agency before you go.

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