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Flandrau State Park

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The gentle flowing Big Cottonwood River meanders through this southern park. The sand-bottom swimming pond, picnic area, campgrounds and group center attract many visitors every summer to this very popular state park. The terrain is diverse, offering views of wooded river bottoms, oxbow marshes and open grasslands. Hikers and cross-country skiers enjoy the flat trails on the bottom of the valley or more challenging routes on the oak-shaded bluffs. Visit historic stone buildings crafted by Works Progress Administration(WPA)crews. Vegetative features include goat prairies, small white lady's slippers, and the floodplain forest.

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Park Notes

U.S.-Dakota War of 1862:

2012 marked 150 years since the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. New Ulm was an important location during this time. Find out how to learn more.

Group Center Reservations Available:

There are still weekdays available for rent in the Cottonwood Group Center for the summer of 2013. The Group Center has eight bunkhouses and sleeps up to 110 people. It also has a modern kitchen/dining area complete with walk-in cooler; a large six burner stove; and modern shower facilities. In 2013 the Group Center will rent for $343.60 a night for 60 people (over 60 add $5.73 per person). Make your reservation by calling the park office Monday through Friday from 8-4.

Camper Cabins:

Flandrau State Park has two year-round camper cabins.

Virtual Tour:

Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park!
Panoramic tour | Snapshot tour

Gift Cards:

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Firewood Restrictions Information:

Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists.

Sand Bottom Swimming Pool:

Be sure to check out the unique chlorinated, sand-bottom swimming pool. The Pool is open seasonally early summer to Labor Day.

Birders:

Bird Checklist at Flandrau State Park.

Park Highlights

Shaded Campsites	Sand-bottom Swimming Pool
Enclosed Picnic Shelter	Scenic Overlooks
Hiking/Cross-Country Skiing	Modern Group Center

Events

Find more State Park events on the DNR Events Calendar!

05/26/13	Flandrau State Park	Geocaching 101
05/26/13	Flandrau State Park	Nature Hike
05/26/13	Flandrau State Park	Wild Edibles
05/31/13	Flandrau State Park	Archery in the Park
05/31/13	Flandrau State Park	What lives in the river: Mussels
06/14/13	Flandrau State Park	Digital Nature Photography for Kids
06/14/13	Flandrau State Park	River Otter Ecology
06/15/13	Flandrau State Park	Wild About Wildlife
06/30/13	Flandrau State Park	Archery in the Park

Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Year-round: Daily, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

If no one is available, please leave a message.

Contact

1300 Summit Avenue
New Ulm, MN 56073

tel: 507-233-9800

email: flandrau.statepark@state.mn.us

Getting There

In New Ulm, follow Broadway (State Highway 15) to 10th Street South. Proceed west on 10th Street South up the hill to Summit Avenue. Then turn left heading south and proceed three blocks to the park entrance which will be on the right (west) side of Summit Avenue. Park entrance is right next to the New Ulm Country Club.