MN State Park Rules

[sleepymoewi]

Is it true no alcohol in MN State Parks? Not a big deal, but wouldn't mind relaxing with a beer or two by a fire.

[goblueM]

its true, no alcohol

[CRAZYEYES]

Unfortunately true. We camped out at galcial lakes state park last year on labor day weekend for dove hunting opener and they were pretty clear to our group that no alchohol was alowed. By the time we bought overpriced firewood we should have just got a motel and a good nights sleep. I love to camp, but I like camping where I have a little privacy and dont get hassled about my radio or told what time I need to be quiet and go to bed either.

[bobbymalone]

State Parks are family places, the campsites generally aren't private places and rules about noise and booze have to be made because people don't want respect others. I'm guessing there is also a strong link between drinking and noise, litter, and trouble so it's ruined for responsible people.

It is what it is. Go somewhere else if want to party. At the same time, I would be lying if I haven't seen a quiet beer or two get drunk by the campfire. If you aren't causing a problem with it you likely won't have a problem with it.

[MuleShack]

At the same time, I would be lying if I haven't seen a quiet beer or two get drunk by the campfire. If you aren't causing a problem with it you likely won't have a problem with it.

True Dat! The wife and I always bring some beverages along and drink them in front of the camp fire "quietly" with no problems.

[upnorth]

Yes they have a few rules to live by at State Parks. But as mentioned priorly the are very family oriented. Quiet time is from 10 pm to 6 am I believe and no alcohol, but I too have seen a few people quietly having a beer or to. If you get drunk and draw attention to yourself I am sure they will say something to you about it. If you are looking for a place to whoop it up at the campfire,, MN State Parks are probably not the places you are looking for.

[reinhard1]

in regards to beer in state parks, just dont draw attention to yourself and be civil and you wont have a problem. my son-in law was having a beer while i was cleaning the walleys we had just caught [bearhead state park ely] when a ranger stopped by the cleaning house and talked about alcoholic beverages. he said they are aware of people drinking beer but as long as they keep it at their site and there are no complaints they dont say much. he did say they dont like it when beer is consumed around kids. good luck.

[fivebucks]

The no alcohol rule helps them kick people out who are too rowdy late night cause they are usually drinking. I've never had a problem having a beer or two at state parks.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I, too, have never been bothered while enjoying a few beers by the fire. State parks are not the place to get sloppy and obnoxious, though

[Ryan_V]

haven't been to a state park in a couple years, but I've never really had a problem either. One time I was asked to pour my bottle beer into a plastic cup/container. As long as you're minding yourself, you'll be o.k. But if they ask you to put it away, i'd put it away.

[BLACKJACK]

If they strictly enforce the no alcohol rule they'd have a lot less campers!!! Just be discreet, use a kooly cup, and don't get sloppy drunk. I've had many a beer around state park campfires and have never had a problem.

[minndonn]

Can cooler so they can not be read and civility and you should have no problem. Don't force them to respond and they usually won't.