Blue Mounds State Park
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Blue Mounds State Park is full of natural surprises. Start with the Sioux quartzite cliff, rising 100 feet from the plains. A bison herd grazes on the prairie. Prickly pear cactus blooms in June and July. A sea of prairie grasses and flowers sway in the wind. The park is also a favorite for birdwatchers who want to see nesting blue grosbeaks and other birds. Enjoy camping and swimming.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!New! Virtual TourTake a panoramic virtual tour of Blue Mounds State Park. On this journey you'll explore places to fish and swim, climb the Sioux quartzite cliffs, and marvel at views of bison grazing as prairie clouds sweep by. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park!
New Arrivals!The first bison calf of the year was born on April 18! We hope to see more than thirty new calves born before early June. |
Bison calves
Park NotesGift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Firewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. Birders:Bird Checklist |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Spring/Summer: Daily, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fall/Winter: Weekends, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact
1410 161st Street
Luverne, MN 56156
tel: 507-283-1307
fax: 507-283-1306
email: bluemounds.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
From the town of Luverne, go north 4 miles on Minnesota Hwy. 75. Turn east on County Road 20 and go 1 mile to park entrance.