Minnesota
National parks in Minnesota
Minnesota has 1 national park and 4 other busy National Park System sites in this guide. The best months below balance mild weather and crowds.
| Park | Best months | Busiest | July high / January low °F | Visitors a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | May, Jun and Sep | Aug | 78° / -8° | 209,000 |
| Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway | May, Sep and Oct | Jul | 80° / 1° | 853,000 |
| Mississippi National River and Recreation Area | Oct | Aug | 83° / 9° | 259,000 |
| Grand Portage National Monument | May, Jun and Sep | Aug | 74° / 1° | 88,000 |
| Pipestone National Monument | Oct | Jul | 82° / 5° | 81,000 |
Minnesota parks by month
| Month | Visitors, all 5 sites | Sites with mild weather |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22,000 | none |
| February | 30,000 | none |
| March | 39,000 | none |
| April | 54,000 | none |
| May | 178,000 | none |
| June | 269,000 | none |
| July | 320,000 | none |
| August | 273,000 | none |
| September | 161,000 | none |
| October | 98,000 | Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Pipestone National Monument |
| November | 26,000 | none |
| December | 20,000 | none |
Weather 1991–2020 NOAA normals at each park's nearest station. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, 2023–2025 average. Mild means an average high of 55–80°F without above-normal rain.