Franz Jevne State Park is a Minnesota state park near Birchdale, covering 88 acres. Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. It offers camping or lodging. Entry needs a state park vehicle permit, $7 for a day, as the DNR fees page said on October 19, 2026.
- 88acres
- Birchdalemailing town
- Yesovernight stays
- $7day vehicle permit
- Great fishing
- Hiking
- Quiet
- Rainy River
- Scenic hiking trails
- Stately white pines
Plan It in Three Lines
- Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Cost: a $7 one-day vehicle permit or a $35 year-round permit, per the DNR fees page of October 19, 2026; confirm before you go.
- Pets: leashed (six feet or shorter) outside buildings, lodging and beaches, per the DNR rules page; park-specific limits are listed below.
About The Park
The DNR describes it: Secluded and peaceful, this park offers picturesque views of Ontario and the Rainy River. Short paths and a boat launch offer access to the river for fishing, where anglers can catch walleye, northern, small mouth bass and sturgeon. Pitch a tent in the rustic campsites, equipped with pit toilets, and a hand pump for water. A picnic area overlooks Sault Rapids.
Wildlife. Beaver, wolf, and moose have been sighted in this park. Bird life is rich along the Rainy River! Songbirds and woodpeckers fill the forest with sound.
History. In 1961, a National Park Service survey recommended that land along the Rainy River between International Falls and Baudette be set aside as a park.
Visit Facts
- AddressState Highway 11 Birchdale, MN 56629
- Phonec/o Big Bog State Recreation Area at 218-888-7310
- Park hoursDaily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Park office hoursThis park does not have a ranger station. For information, contact Big Bog State Recreation Area.
- Emailbigbog.statepark@state.mn.us
- Park GPS point48.64169, -94.05850 (DNR printed coordinates)
- Official pageDNR page for Franz Jevne State Park
Trails
| Season | Trail type | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Hiking | Two and one-half miles | — |
| Winter | Snowshoe | Throughout the park | — |
Camping and Lodging
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites | 18 sites | — |
| Electric Sites | Two electric sites | — |
| RV Length Limit | 30 feet | Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. |
| Walk-in Sites | Three walk-in sites | — |
Reservations go through the DNR system; start from the park page.
On The Water
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing | Fish in the Rainy River | — |
Other Recreation
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Picnic Area | — | — |
| Picnic Shelter | Accessible open shelter | — |
Amenities
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ranger Station | There is no park office at this park | — |
Pets and Permits
Statewide, the DNR rules page says pets are welcome in state parks on a leash six feet or shorter, attended at all times; only service animals are allowed in buildings, lodging, tours and beach areas. A vehicle permit costs $7 a day or $35 a year (DNR fees page, read October 19, 2026). See the parks passport page for the full price list.
Directions
Approximately 320 miles from the Twin Cities. The park is in Koochiching County, east of Birchdale on State Highway 11.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Directions.
Nearby Places
- Big Bog State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area, about 39 miles away in a straight line
- Zippel Bay State ParkState Park, about 39 miles away in a straight line
- Garden Island State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area, about 51 miles away in a straight line
What We Could Not Verify
- Current alerts, closures, trail and campground conditions: they change daily. Read the DNR park page before you go.
- County: the DNR page does not state it, so we do not print one.
- Fees for lodging and group sites, and day-by-day availability: set by the DNR reservation system.
- Permit prices were read on October 19, 2026 and the DNR page shows no effective date.
- The map point is the park’s printed coordinate, not a verified entrance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Franz Jevne State Park?
It is near Birchdale, Minnesota. The DNR address is State Highway 11 Birchdale, MN 56629.
How much does it cost to visit Franz Jevne State Park?
A one-day vehicle permit is $7 and a year-round permit is $35 on the DNR fees page we read on October 19, 2026. Check the fees page before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Franz Jevne State Park?
Pets are welcome on a leash six feet or shorter outside buildings, lodging, tours and beach areas, per the DNR rules page. The park page states no extra limits we could read.
Sources
- Franz Jevne State Park (DNR Recreation Compass data) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota state park fees (DNR) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota state park rules (DNR) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.