Lake Bemidji State Park In Minnesota Just Turned 100 Years Old And It's The Perfect Spot For A Day Trip
By Trent Jonas|Published January 10, 2024
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Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
Lake Bemidji State Park celebrated its centennial in 2023. As one of the oldest units in our venerable parks system, this 100-year-old state park in Minnesota has much to offer visitors all throughout the year. It’s a great spot for a camping vacation, but if your time in the area is limited, it’s also an awesome destination for a day trip in Minnesota – winter, spring, summer, or fall.
No matter how much time you end up spending at Lake Bemidji State Park, I’m sure that after you visit once, you’ll definitely want to return again (and again)! If you decide you want to make more than a day trip out of your visit, the park’s campground boasts 95 sites, two group camps, and four year-round camper cabins. A handful of campsites are also available for year-round camping. Visit the Lake Bemidji State Park page on the DNR website for more information or to make reservations. Don’t forget to pack your hiking gear before you visit, and download AllTrails onto your smartphone for trail maps at your fingertips.
Have you visited Lake Bemidji State Park? Tell us about your experience and your favorite things about the park in the comments!
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