The park is located off Minnesota State Highway 210, near the towns of Crosby, Ironton and Cuyuna. The Croft Mine Historical Park, formerly city-run, is now part of the state recreation area.
The park's location off Minnesota State Highway 210 places it close to the towns of Crosby, Ironton, and Cuyuna. The former municipal-operated Croft Mine Historical Park has been merged into the state's recreational zone.