Whitewater

Brandon Huggins

My wife and I did the Dakota Trail hike yesterday (early spring). The main welcome center is currently under construction, but there was a ranger who pointed us in the right direction of the nature center where we could purchase an annual park pass as well as the trailhead. Overall, this is a beautiful park. It is currently my favorite park in Minnesota. The hike was moderate for my skill set. I am reasonably active and exercise regularly. There are points on the trail with stairs... lots of stairs, which makes it easier for sure. I can't wait to come back when the trees are shaking with green and the flowers are blooming.

Peter Vang

Fun easy easy/intermediate hiking trails. We went on a good weekend. Becareful of some areas if it is rainy/snowy could make some of trails a lot more slippery and dangerous. Beautiful views. We hiked the Dakota trail, and we took our time about 3-4 hours. Also, no service there, or very little service. So make sure you have a map with you to know where you are at. The maps on the trails don't tell you where you are sometimes. We rented a cabin, which was OK but every time we went to the front desk, it was locked and closed. Plus there was no indication or communication of where to return the cabin keys afterward, besides the front desk, which was locked. There was a dropbox supposedly, but I did not see.

andy gray

Whitewater is always one of my favorite parks to visit. The Bluffs are gorgeous no matter what time of year you visit. Good variety of hiking trails. Friendly people in the visitor center. We'll marked trails. Dog friendly as well. Nothing not to like.

Mary Gilson

Amazing state park! There are lots of fun trails and available restrooms nearby. Our group campsite was absolutely perfect, minus several (marked) dead trees that made us a little nervous, but not enough that we decided to leave. I was skeptical when the website said that there is a noticeable lack of mosquitoes here, but it's true! We set up a screen house but never even used it. Can't wait to come back

Carmi Anderson

The park is fantastic. Beautiful hiking. The campground clean and nice bathroom and shower facilities. Private shower rooms which was really nice. Good tree cover in campground. I gave only for stars because of noisy camp neighbors well into early morning hours and park staff didn't come by to enforce quiet hours. Sleeping difficult with that but other than that, the park itself was beautiful.