Jay Cooke State Park
Jay Cooke State Park is a state park in Carlton County. It was established in 1915. 8 graded lakes are within 15 miles of the park, including Thomson Reservoir, Chub Lake, Hay Lake.
Designation
State Park
County
Carlton County
Established
1915
Nearby Graded Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Jay Cooke State Park, weighted by size. Click a lake for its full water quality grade, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Grade | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson Reservoir | Carlton | F | 389.96 acres | 3.5 mi |
| Chub Lake | Carlton | B | 313.42 acres | 6.4 mi |
| Hay Lake | Carlton | C | 140.05 acres | 7.2 mi |
| Big Lake | Carlton | A | 526.42 acres | 14.6 mi |
| Sand Lake | Carlton | C | 127.61 acres | 13.3 mi |
| Second Lake | Carlton | D | - | 8.9 mi |
| Third Lake | Carlton | A | - | 9.2 mi |
| Twin Lake | St. Louis | B | - | 9.7 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Moose Lake State Park— State Park, 24 mi
- Moose Lake State Recreation Area— State Recreation Area, 24 mi
- Savanna Portage State Park— State Park, 41.2 mi
- Banning State Park— State Park, 41.8 mi
Park location and metadata sourced from Wikidata. For trail maps, camping reservations, and current conditions, visit the official MN DNR page. Lake grades are derived from EPA Water Quality Portal data using Metropolitan Council standards.