Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is a 72 mile river park along the Mississippi in the Twin Cities area, run as a partnership with other government units. The park owns only 67 acres of about 54,000, and the rest is city, regional and state parks, a wildlife refuge, natural areas and private land.
- National Park Service Unit (River Park)type of place
- Saint Paulwhere it is
- Not foundhours on the official page
- Not foundadmission on the official page
Visit Facts
- Address111 E. Kellogg Blvd., Suite 105, Saint Paul, MN 55101 (mailing address of park headquarters; offers no visitor services)
- Phone651-293-0200
- Official pagenps.gov
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 miles |
| Total acres | about 54,000 |
| Park-owned acres | 67 |
| Type | partnership park |
| Activities | fishing, boating, canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, hiking |
| Visitor center | Mississippi River Visitor Center |
| Headquarters | no visitor services |
What We Could Not Verify
- Hours
- Fees
- Pet policy
- Visitor center street address and hours
- Year established
- Coordinates
- County
- Hours, prices and closures change. Confirm on the official page before you go.
- Map point: no official coordinate was published, so we do not show a map.
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- Historic Fort Snelling
- Lake Minnetonka
- Mill City Museum
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- Minnehaha Regional Park and Minnehaha Falls
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Minnesota State Capitol
- Stone Arch Bridge and Mill Ruins Park
- Events in Twin Cities Metro
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mississippi National River and Recreation Area?
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The official address is 111 E. Kellogg Blvd., Suite 105, Saint Paul, MN 55101 (mailing address of park headquarters; offers no visitor services).
What does Mississippi National River and Recreation Area cost?
We did not find admission prices on the official page we read. Check it before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area?
We did not find a pet policy on the pages we read, so ask the operator before you bring a dog.
Sources
- NPS MISS home (read November 1, 2026).
- NPS MISS basic information (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.
Cite this page: It’s Minnesota. “Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.” itsminnesota.com/places/mississippi-national-river-and-recreation-area/. Facts read from the sources above on November 1, 2026.