Cascade River State Park

Minnesota State Park

⚠️ Cascade River Wayside

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be resuming work at the Cascade River Wayside on Highway 61 on June 1, 2026. Motorists can expect no parking on the lake side of the highway and possible temporary daytime traffic impacts through the summer. Later this summer, there will be a partial closure of the inland parking lot while work occurs on the trailhead. Access will be maintained to the trailhead throughout the project. This years work will include drainage improvements, lakeside parking lot paving, new walk and stairs, and improved pedestrian crossing. This years work will include drainage improvements, lakeside parking lot paving, new walk and stairs, and improved pedestrian crossing.

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Backpack sites
Backpack sites 2-5 are currently closed for maintenance.

Trail conditions
Some trails have muddy areas. Use caution while out hiking.

Campground
Site 40 has been relocated to the main, outer loop in the campground across from the shower building.

Special hunt 2026
Reminder that all special hunt permits must be obtained online. No permits will be given out in person.
Updated June 28, 2026

Entrance fee$7 / vehicle

CampingYes

RV hookupsPrimitive only

Book a campsite Directions Official Minnesota DNR page Park map

About Cascade River State Park

The river gives up 900 feet in its last three miles, stepping down ledge after ledge through a mossy basalt canyon to Lake Superior. Its trails meet the Superior Hiking Trail; five sites are backpack-in.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🛶 Paddling
🎣 Fishing

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
🚻 Restrooms
👥 Group Sites
🚐 RV Dump Station
♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

Drive-in Sites
Pull-Through Sites
Accessible Sites
Backpack Sites (5 sites)
Group Camp

Entrance fee

$7 per vehicle — One-day vehicle permit $7; year-round permit $35 ($26 for an additional vehicle, $30 motorcycle, $12 with a disability permit). Free year-round permits for disabled veterans, active-duty military and members of Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes.

Hours

Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Hours as published by Minnesota DNR. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone218-387-6000

Address3481 West Highway 61, Lutsen, MN 55612

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