What are the hours at Mississippi National River & Recreation Area?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Mississippi National River and Recreation Area)

Does Mississippi National River & Recreation Area require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Mississippi National River & Recreation Area. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Mississippi National River & Recreation Area open right now?

Q: Is Mississippi National River & Recreation Area open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National River & Recreation Area · MN

Open

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking.

Type: National River & Recreation Area
State: MN
Nearest town: Saint Paul

About Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking. And there are plenty of visitor centers and trails that highlight the fascinating human history of the Mississippi River. This a great place to start your exploration of this important river.

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Visitor info

AddressMississippi River Visitor Center, 120 Kellogg Blvd West, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Phone(651) 293-0200

Websitewww.nps.gov/miss/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Getting thereLimited metered street parking is available on nearby streets near park headquarters. Several parking ramps are available nearby including the Kellogg Square parking ramp. The Mississippi River Visitor Center is located in the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota (120 Kellogg Blvd West, St. Paul, MN).

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How we read this status

We derive Mississippi National River & Recreation Area's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.