The park often uses big, safe Voyageur canoes in our programs.
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area · MN
In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking. And there are plenty of visitor centers and trails that highlight the fascinating human history of the Mississippi River. This a great place to start your exploration of this important river.
Park report
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available26 activities
Park Name
InfoMississippi National River & Recreation Area
Designation
InfoNational River & Recreation Area
State(s)
InfoMN
Phone
Info651-293-0200
miss_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoWe are a partnership park that overlaps many parks (regional, city, state), other public lands, museums, and historical sites. Check with the specific park site you plan on visiting for their hours. See http://www.nps.gov/miss/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm for more information. The National Park Service does not control the visiting hours for the partner sites. Coldwater Spring (NPS) is open from 6:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m., 365 days a year.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Mississippi River Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Activity: Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Mountain Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Road Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Boating
InfoAvailable
Activity: Compass and GPS
InfoAvailable
Activity: Geocaching
InfoAvailable
Activity: Fishing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Freshwater Fishing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Hiking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Front-Country Hiking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Hunting and Gathering
InfoAvailable
Activity: Hunting
InfoAvailable
Activity: Living History
InfoAvailable
Activity: Reenactments
InfoAvailable
Activity: Historic Weapons Demonstration
InfoAvailable
Theme: Arts
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Photography
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Dams
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Forts
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Industry
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Mills
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Music
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Transportation
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoMinnesota has a continental climate characterized by cold winters and warm summers. Spring brings moderate temperatures and low humidity. Summer days may reach temperatures of more than 100°F (38°C),
Getting There
InfoLimited metered street parking is available on nearby streets near park headquarters. Several parking ramps are available nearby including the Kellogg Square parking ramp. The Mississippi River Visito
GPS Coordinates
Info44.9425° N, -93.0987° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website