State Park · Minnesota, United States
Jay Cooke State Park
Jay Cooke State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 8,125 acres (3,288 ha), established in 1915.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Carlton, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 8,125 acres (3,288 ha) |
| Established | 1915 |
| Coordinates | 46.6497° N, 92.3307° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Jay Cooke State Park
Jay Cooke State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, protecting the lower reaches of the Saint Louis River. The park is located about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Duluth and is one of the ten most visited state parks in Minnesota. The western half of the park contains part of a rocky, 13-mile (21 km) gorge. This was a major barrier to Native Americans and early Europeans traveling by canoe, which they bypassed with the challenging Grand Portage of the St. Louis River. The river was a vital link connecting the Mississippi waterways to the west with the Great Lakes to the east.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 10 miles southwest of Duluth |
Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 129.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jay Cooke State Park?
Jay Cooke State Park is in Minnesota, United States (46.6497° N, 92.3307° W).
When was Jay Cooke State Park established?
Jay Cooke State Park was established in 1915, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Jay Cooke State Park?
Jay Cooke State Park covers 8,125 acres (3,288 ha).
How do I get to Jay Cooke State Park?
The nearest town is Duluth, Minnesota. about 10 miles southwest of Duluth.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Cooke_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).