Cascade River State Park
3481 W Hwy 61, Lutsen, MN 55612
2,800 acres · 18 miles of trails
Along a cascading river on the North Shore in Lutsen, leashed dogs follow 18 miles of trails in this state park. Perks encompass shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Secure leashes near waterfalls.
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- Park
- Cascade River State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Lutsen, Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 47.7081, -90.5142
- Size
- 2,800 acres
- Trail miles
- 18
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.0 / 10 — Exceptional
- 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
- · ★ 4.9 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,800 acres of room
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Dog policy
2,800-acre North Shore park with cascading river waterfalls. Leashed dogs on 18 miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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