• Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

    Mississippi

    National River & Recreation Area Minnesota

Places To Go

Find a Place to Visit
 
 
By Interest
Biking Family-Friendly History & Culture Pet-Friendly
Birds & Wildlife Fishing & Hunting Museums Photography
Boating & Canoeing Geocaching Natural History Picnicking
Camping Hiking & Walks NPS Passport Visitor Centers


By Season
Spring Activities
 Summer Activities
 Fall Activities
 Winter Activities
 
 
By Popularity
North Mississippi Crosby Farm Regional Park Lock and Dam No. 1
Minnehaha Regional Park Mississippi River Gorge St. Anthony Falls
 
 

Quick Info
Minnesota is known for its temperature extremes. Winter days can sometimes get no warmer than -10°F (-23°C), and summer days occasionally reach more than 100°F (38°C). If you plan on doing an outdoor activity, make sure you bring suitable clothing and gear for the temperature.

Contact Us
Visitor Center
(651) 293-020

Headquarters
(651) 290-4160


Did You Know?

Lock and Dam Number 1 from a long distance.

At Lake Itasca, the elevation of the Mississippi River is 1,475 feet above sea level. It drops to sea level at the Gulf of Mexico. More than half of that drop occurs within the state of Minnesota.