Reviews

Shawn Johnson

Such a beautiful area to walk around so many trails. No matter the time of year. Let alone being able to camp there beside...

Micah Brady

Very nice state park, trails were nicely maintained and fairly easy to follow. Large parking area and no trash to be seen.

Virginia VanKeulen

We went RV camping in the middle of September. Very nice state park. New clean bathrooms and showers. Great place for stargazing. Lots of trails with pretty overlooks and through woods. A couple of trails were closed for maintenance and a bridge was out but overall things were maintained. Campsite was set up backwards, very close to the road and felt like we were sharing it with the neighbor. No water or dump station.

Heather Anderson

We were pleasantly surprised by how much this state park has to offer! Quiet campground (as typical, some campsites are more private than others), large oak trees, fantastic showers, beautiful hike (trail is well maintained), gorgeous views of the Des Moines River, and a nice loop for kiddos to ride their bikes. This is a relaxing park, and we will be back! There is no dump station, but the park has a list of nearby (sort of?) dump stations. We caught the park ranger only because there was a wedding at the park during our stay. He said the park is in a transitional phase and merchandise will be available to purchase online hopefully in a year or so. The office did not have anything for sale.

Marcus Corbin

Absolutely enjoyed this little park! We decided to take a surprise camping trip here and got a couple great spots (#8 and #9). Since no electric spots were open, we just tent camped. However, we will for sure be back with our camper since we are only an hour away. They do not have a dump station though! We might just have to fill up in Mankato or find a campground nearby. The hiking trails were very nice. Kind of up and down with some hills so be prepared for that. Lots of different birds to spot as well. The entire area (including campground) is also very buggy. Make sure to bring some head mosquito nets. You may look silly, but it seriously helps a bunch!

Wyatt W. Penke

Quiet smal park not far from I90. Camp sites look very nice, bathrooms very good. Park wood be a good home base for bigger parks in the area or for traveling down the river. Trails are in rough shape and need more signage. All the park markers are outdated and fading. I did see a ton of wildlife for a small area.

Gretchen Gosnell

Nice little park.

Brad Tyrrell (CryBabyPrize)

Very nice small park. Close neighbors but some how you don't mind. Meet lots of nice folks and doggies are fun. Sandbox near by to keep an easy eye on the little ones. Clean flush toilets. One of my favorites! Good flat walks for older people and those like me COPD.

Christine Page

This is a remote campground has great trails, cornfields and long valley views. Spots 6 and 7 are the best! The ranger and host were very friendly.

Deanna

Went to hike on a Sunday and had the place to myself. It was fascinating to find this lush area in the middle of corn fields!! The wooded trails that I was on where minimally maintained & narrow in parts. The grassy areas where mowed and wide. I encountered three trail closures and since it was at the end of the day I just looped back to make a shorter hike. Look forward to coming back someday to explore longer. No attendant at entrance. Nice picnic area.