State Parks

Regional Visitor Center

303 S Elm St, PO Box 489, Rushford, MN 55971

Phone: (507) 864-2992

Email: hbc@bluffcountry.com

OUR MISSION: “To establish the Historic Bluff Country Region of Southeastern Minnesota as a desirable travel destination, as well as to strengthen and improve the economic base of the area.”

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Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park

Wykoff , MN

(507) 352-5111

Historical and natural resources including the Forestville village site, trout streams, wooded bluffs and Mystery Cave. Hiking, camping, trout fishing, horse trails, tours, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Beaver Creek Valley State Park

Caledonia, MN
(507) 724-2107

Secluded stream valley nestled between steep wooded bluffs. Trout fishing, hiking, birding and camping.

Wet Bark Recreation Area

Directions: From Houston take County. Rd. 13 (W) 5 mi.
Contact Phone: 507-724-2107
Managed by Beaver Creek Valley State Park

Wet Bark Recreation Area near Houston, MN offers 11 miles of horseback riding trails, hiking trails, six miles of designated mountain biking trails in the summer and 11 miles of ski touring and six miles of snowmobile trails in the winter.

Wet Bark trails are rolling to steep, ranging from grassy to very rocky and most are two horse wide. Most trails are located in the woods, and this area tends to be somewhat bug free. Horses should be in good condition! There are NO water crossings, therefore no place to water your horses while on the trail. Communication is limited and multi-use trail system in areas.

Lake Louise State Park

LeRoy, MN

(507) 352-5111

info@dbr.state.mn.us

mark.white@dnr.mn.us

www.dnr.state.mn.us

Hardwood forest and prairie surround a serene and historic mill pond on the Upper Iowa River. Hiking, camping, bike trail, horse trails, fishing, cross country skiing.

Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests
Brightsdale, Isinours, Reno, Oak Ridge and Vinegar Ridge management Units. Hiking, ski touring, horseback trails, snowmobiling.

Great River Bluffs State Park, Winona, MN

(507) 643-6849

Located on Apple Blossom Scenic Drive, classified as a "Natural State Park". The park features Mississippi river overlooks, fall colors, cross-country skiing and picking blackberries.