Jay Cooke State Park in MN -- Camping
Jay Cooke State Park in MN
CampgroundMN State Parks
5.9 mi from Esko
Maps 931 ft
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Setting
Some privacy
Expansive 8,125-acre park protecting the lower Saint Louis River near Duluth, featuring a dramatic 13-mile rocky gorge on the west side and rolling glacial terrain near the campground. Over 50 miles of hiking trails with scenic river overlooks. Camping and mountain biking; canoeing, kayaking, and fishing for brown trout and walleye. The iconic 200-foot historic swinging bridge crosses the river in rustic stone style; CCC-built River Inn visitor center.
- Moderately separated here.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Climate averages
October normals 35–54°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 52 of 100.
Tree cover78%30m sat. est.