Jay Cooke State Park
780 Hwy 210, Carlton, MN 55718
8,818 acres · 50 miles of trails
Along the St. Louis River in Carlton, leashed dogs cross the iconic swinging bridge on 50 miles of trails in this expansive state park. Facilities provide shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Watch for river currents near trails.
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- Park
- Jay Cooke State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Carlton, Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 46.6519, -92.3419
- Size
- 8,818 acres
- Trail miles
- 50
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 8,818 acres of room
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Dog policy
8,818-acre park on St. Louis River with iconic swinging bridge. Leashed dogs on 50 miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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