Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway
Visitor Services
Most facilities and services are located in Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, Pine River, and Breezy Point. Limited facilities are available in many towns along the byway as well. Outdoor recreation...[more]
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Portions of CSAH 66 and 11 have paved shoulders. |
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Camping Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Cross Lake Dam and Recreation Center provides excellent camping. Situated along the... [more] |
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Food Food services can be found in the towns of Breezy Point, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, and Ideal Corners. |
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Gasoline Gasoline is available at either end of CSAH 16, along the south loop on CSAH 66, at the Breezy Point gates on CSAH 11 and at the west... [more] |
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Information The staff of the Pequot Lakes, Crosslake and Pine River Chambers of Commerce buildings have byway maps, Birds of the byway brochures,... [more] |
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Lodging Resorts, townhomes and hotels can be found along the byway route. |
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Restrooms Restrooms are available at either end of CSAH 16, along the south loop on CSAH 66, at the Breezy Point gates on CSAH 11 and at the west end of CSAH 15. |
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Retail There are places to shop along this byway. |
NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.
Special Considerations
Travelers should be watchful for deer crossing the road, day or night. Don't leave valuables in the car.
Restrictions
The entire route can be easily traveled by handicapped-equipped vehicles such as large vans.
Seasons
- Best Time to Drive
The beautiful fall colors makes an autumn drive a must. However, the quiet, snow-white winter landscape is a beautiful backdrop as well. Spring and summer both carry their own fascination for birders, photographers and sight-seers.
- High Season
Summer is the busiest season in the area, but the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway is always a pleasant drive in any season.
Road Conditions
- To find up to date information about the road conditions along Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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