2019 Funding Source Sought
General Obligation Bonds
Lake Vermilion: park development
2019 Legislative Summary
| Bill Funding Amount | Status |
| $9.5 million | Fully funds P&TC’s recommendation, but is designated for the development of an OHV campground, which we oppose. |
Final Language in Law
Final language will be added here if passed.
Proposed Project Overview
Continue to develop Minnesota’s newest state park. This development includes the construction of the Lodge Visitor Center, Murray Campground, a solar plant to provide renewable energy for the park, a trailhead for a hiking trail to Jasper Peak, and associated roads and parking.
In 2008, Lake Vermilion was established as Minnesota’s newest state park, protecting the highly scenic land around 5 miles of Lake Vermilion shoreline. The park abuts Soudan Underground Mine State Park, which provides a unique cultural experience of touring a former mine site, and was officially joined with this park as one unit a few years ago. This project would solidify this park as a premiere destination and landmark for the next generation of Minnesotans.
This project received $4 million in funding in 2018. This represents the remaining, unfunded need. See details on past funding.
Project Support
This project was identified by the MnDNR as a priority.