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Shingobee Recreation Area

The Shingobee Hills Recreation Area Chalet will be OPEN this winter on Saturdays, DEPENDENT on weather and snow conditions. The decision will be made on weekend-by-weekend basis. Call the Walker Ranger District office at 218-547-1044 for more information.

Nestled along the rolling hills of the Shingobee River Valley, the Shingobee Recreation Area provides a variety of summer and winter activities. The area offers 6 miles of trails for hiking, hunting, birdwatching, and cross-country skiing in the heart of Minnesota's Northwoods. A sliding hill and a weekend warming chalet are also available for winter fun.

General Information

January - December

No fees are required for this site

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Address: 201 Minnesota Ave. E. Walker, MN 56484
Phone: 218-547-1044
Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00-4:30 (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.037125

Longitude: -94.643948

Directions

Located five miles southwest of Walker, Minnesota, along State Highway 34.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Recreation Groups

A wooden bridge across a river.

North Country National Scenic Trail Through the Chippewa National Forest

Last updated January 6, 2026