Franz Jevne State Park — Hotel in Chapple Township

The smallest state park in the state, but that was a good thing. Drove right in and self registered. No other campers near us. Bathrooms were clean, campsites were flat and clean. Stop at the little store in Birchdale for ice and firewood. The store takes Visa/MasterCard, if you're paying with plastic. Only downside is that the trails were pretty basic. Aside from a few nice views of the Rainy River, not much of interest on land. We heard a squirrel chattering in the morning, and that was the extent of the wildlife. Then again, we were just looking for a quiet place to rough it for a night, so it fit...

Other reviews sum it up nicely; a small, rustic park along a very scenic part of the rainy river. No paved trails or ranger station like you see at larger state parks. Was not very busy when I was there and the small amount of parking suggests it's a good state park to get to if you don't want to deal with crowds and want more of an outdoorsy and secluded experience when camping or rving. Of course, very pretty scenery with at least one trail leading down to the river (though the riverbank itself is a bit hard to traverse; was either muddy or rocky, did not appear to be a...

A gem of a state park! 18 campsites on beautiful rainy river. We stayed there on a beautiful weekend and we were the only ones there! The campsites are nestled into the woods with ample distance (and woods between) to insure privacy. We enjoyed 2 miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, and fishing all in one stay.

Ralph, the park attendant, was pleasant and has done an amazing job maintaining the park...there was even a substantial pile of cut wood at most campsites.

Enjoy Minnesota's beauty and fall asleep to the sound of salt rapids! Cant wait for...