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Nerstrand Big Woods

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Stream
• Fishing
• Body Of Water (Prairie Creek)
• Horseshoes
• Playground

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (51)
• Width (15)
• Max Length (60)
• Gravel Sites (51)
• 20 Amp
• 30 Amp
• Side-by-Side Hookups
• Water (27)
• Electric (27)
• No Hookups (24)
• Max Amps (30)
• Pull-thrus (1)
• Pull-thru Size (15 x 60)
• Back-ins (15 x 60)
• Site Length (60)

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter

User Reviews

Kate Horejsi

May 18, 2025

Gorgeous state park filled with many mature maple trees with rolling hills to hike. The spring flowers at Nerstrand can't be missed but observing the changing seasons at the park is fun any time of the year. Staff at the park have always been friendly and helpful.

Joy Chepkirui

March 15, 2025

Very nice place with hidden falls. Love the nature though it was winter and most trails were closed.

London Garry

October 26, 2024

I live very close to this state park, and it is always a pleasure to visit. The trails are very well maintained, easy to follow, and have a range of difficulties. If you're looking for a nice outing with plenty to explore, this state park is perfect for you. I have visited in all seasons and it's just as beautiful. There are plenty of animals as well, as I have seen many birds, deer, squirrels, and chipmunks. If you want to see the falls in all its glory, go during waterfall season (Spring), otherwise it's slightly underwhelming in my opinion.

Trina Brunk

August 10, 2024

Oh, my heart. The waterfall here is just the best. And I love the community feeling— Many people can gather here and it doesn’t feel crowded, just very sweet Lots of beautiful trails, and I love meandering down the creek but for me, it all comes back to the waterfall. Have yet to go camping, but we would like to at some point, because from the looks of it, there are a lot of good campsite choices.

Jerome Liggett

April 14, 2024

Enjoyed a few hours of hiking on a Saturday. Plenty of parking with 2 areas both right next to the trails. The hike to the falls is not far and well worth it. Trails are well maintained but watch out for the roots. Plenty of hills for the exercise but not bad for the average hiker. Some may want to take a break but trails are wide enough that you can stop and not block others. Signs at all the trail intersections so finding your way around is simple enough. Camping area looked well maintained and is in walking distance to Ranger Station for firewood. We stayed on the Northern side trails but would definitely return to try the trails on the southern side.

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