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Facts about (Jay Cooke State Park):
Overview of Jay Cooke State Park - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information :
When the 13 colonies were developing on the eastern seaboard French fur trade was thriving in the Jay Cooke area because of the St Louis River trade route The Dakota Indians and the French traded for many years As westward expansion increased the Ojibwe drove the Dakota out to the plains Shortly thereafter disputes broke out between the French and the British over trapping rights Eventually the fur trade slowed down and only a few small settlements remained Many years later the railroads reached
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Jay Cooke State Park):
Park Offers Picnic Area,Picnic Shelter,Volleyball,Horseshoes,Golf Course,Warming House,Water Source,Fishing,Swimming Beach,Boat Access,Boating Restrictions,Handicapped Accessible,Self Guided,Hiking,Paved Bike,Mountain Bike,Horse,Cross Country Skiing,Snowshoe,Winter Hiking Trail,Park Office,Visitor Center,Interpretive Exhibit,Gift Shop,Groceries,Firewood,Ice Sales,Restaurant,Public Phones,Backpack Sites,Canoe Sites,Group Camp,Flush Toilets,Vault Toilets.
Contact Information:
Address:Jay Cooke State Park7,80 Highway 210, Carlton, Minnesota 55718
Phone No:(218) 384-4610
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