Savanna Portage State Park

Savanna Portage State Park is a state park and historic site in Minnesota featuring forests and wetlands across its protected area. Hiking trails and fishing spots are distributed throughout the park, with an interpretive center providing information about the site.

The area became a state park in 1961, preserving a historic route used by Indigenous peoples and European fur traders alike. This link between the Lake Superior basin and the Mississippi River system was critical for travel and commerce over centuries.

The portage route was originally used by Indigenous peoples and fur traders who carried canoes and goods between two major watersheds. Visitors today can walk through the same landscapes that shaped these ancient transportation paths.

Visitors can camp, hike, and fish year-round, with the park center offering information and programs. It helps to check ahead which facilities are open depending on the season.

The centerpiece is a historic hiking trail of about six miles that links two different water systems and must be crossed without a motorized vehicle. This segment shows how people once traveled before modern transportation existed.

Location: Aitkin County

Location: St. Louis County

Inception: 1961

Website: https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00259

GPS coordinates: 46.83750,-93.15670

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03