Minnesota State Parks Near Chisholm

McCarthy Beach State Park features one of Minnesota's best inland beaches, plus access to Side Lake and the St. Louis River for paddling and fishing. Its mix of shoreline, forest, and wildlife makes it a popular getaway for families and anglers.

Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area is one of Minnesota’s premier destinations for off-highway vehicle recreation, featuring designated routes for ATVs, OHMs, and ORVs across a varied landscape of forests, hills, and reclaimed mining areas. Riders come for the technical terrain, expansive trail network, and access to nearby Iron Range communities.

Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park is known for its scenic lake country setting, excellent fishing and boating, and the historic Soudan Underground Mine. The park offers a rare chance to explore both North Woods shoreline and a preserved iron mine that helped shape Minnesota’s mining history.

Bear Head Lake State Park features a large, clear lake, smaller connected waters, and a rugged forested landscape typical of Minnesota's Iron Range. It is especially popular for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, and spotting loons, eagles, and other wildlife.