About a 25 minute drive west of Grand Rapids, MN, Schoolcraft State Park is a less-often visited park that makes up for its lack of hiking trails and in-park amenities with cozy, quiet charm.

The park does not have a visitor center, but it does have a small shelter near the entrance of the park which houses a box with maps and self-registration envelopes. It also has bundles of wood for $6.

We are visiting during Labor Day weekend and there are still sites available. I think next time we visit this park we will skip the $7 online registration fee and just take whatever site is available because this campground just doesn’t fill up.

There is one hiking loop around the entirety of the park that very easy, but it is a beautiful walk through peaceful red pine forest.

The campsites are semi-wooded and private with fire pits equipped with grates and picnic tables.

Overall, the park is quiet and peaceful. Just right for a camper who likes to relax at camp.