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Fort Snelling State Park trails

St. Paul, Minnesota · Minnesota State Parks

Dogs on a leash all year

Flat river-bottom trails where the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers meet, in the Twin Cities. Not in the beach area.

Source: Minnesota DNR, State park and recreation area rules. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Minnesota State Parks: the rule in full

Pets are welcome in Minnesota state parks on a leash of 6 feet or less (or in a portable enclosure), attended at all times. Only service animals are allowed in park buildings, lodging, cabins, yurts, on tours or in beach areas.

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