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Garden Island State Recreation Area

Williams, Minnesota

Welcome to the northernmost unit in the Minnesota State Park system, the majestic Garden Island State Recreation Area located near Williams, Minnesota.

Park History: Only accessible by watercraft, the area that is now Garden Island was once the home of John Tanner, a man who was both kidnapped, rescued, and raised by the local indigenous peoples. Though the island is small, it has a long history with human settlement and activity dating back at least 8000 years.

Wildlife: Garden Island State Recreation Area helps protect the home of numerous wild animals including wolves, foxes, minks, beavers, deer, and bears. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors this park boasts a swimming beach, a picnic area, and so much more. Come on out and explore.

This was RecPlanet place of the day on February 9, 2018.

734.00 acresabout 560 football fields
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Acreage734.00
Managed byState of Minnesota
AddressWilliams, MN
Coordinates49.175427, -94.849434
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