Savanna Portage State Park

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A pleasant wilderness retreat

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Exploring the Park

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Enjoy peaceful, wooded hikes.
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Fishing pier on Loon Lake near the campground.
Courtesy of the Friends of Savanna Portage SP
Walk the boardwalk through the bog.
Courtesy of the Friends of Savanna Portage SP
The marshy and boggy landscape offers unique hiking.
Courtesy of the Friends of Savanna Portage SP
It's called Loon Lake for a reason.
Will Stenberg / P&TC Photo Contest
Clear night skies to enjoy the moon and stars.
Will Stenberg / P&TC Photo Contest

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 27 miles
  • Mountain Bike~ 10 miles, fat biking available around Lake Shumway
  • Skiing (groomed) ~ 14 miles
  • Snowshoe ~ Anywhere

Camping

  • Drive-in sites ~ 61 Sites
  • Pull-through ~ 4 sites
  • Canoe-in ~ 1 site
  • Camper Cabin ~ 1 site
  • Electric~ 18 sites
  • Backpack~ 6 sites
  • Group Camp~ 1 site, up to 30 people
  • Guest house~ Garni Guesthouse

Activities

  • Picnic area and shelter
  • Fishing Pier
  • Swimming Beach
  • Rentals~ boats, motors, canoes, and kayaks
  • Historic Site
  • Interpretive Exhibit
  • Playground
  • Volleyball
MNDNR Official Page - Savanna Portage State Park

Events

at Savanna Portage State Park

Autumn Color Watercolor

Monday, September 23, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Enjoy fall colors? Want to try your hand at painting? Join local watercolor artist Ann Rorem for an autumn outdoor watercolor experience. The class will be painting in Savanna Portage State Park at the Loon Lake Shelter on Thursday, September 21st. Using different techniques, Ann will lead you step by step to create your own […]

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Free Park Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ All Day –

Enjoy the state parks on this Free Park Day – no parking permit required.

Our Friends Group Partner

Friends of Savanna Portage State Park

The mission of the Friends of Savanna Portage State Park is to support and encourage use of the Park’s recreational, interpretive, educational and environmental activities through leadership, volunteerism, program development, and fundraising.

Friends Since: 2022