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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Visitor Alert!

New! Virtual Tour

Take a panoramic virtual tour of Flandrau State Park. On this journey you'll take a dip in the pool, visit group cabins and sports area, and view the Cottonwood River from the shore. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park!
Panoramic tour | Accessible tour

Park Notes

Group Center Reservations Available:

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 2012 the Group Center will rent for $322.13 a night for 60 people (over 60 add $5.37 per person). Make your reservation by calling the park office Monday through Friday from 9-4.

Camper Cabins:

Flandrau State Park has two year-round camper cabins.

Gift 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.

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 This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. at Flandrau State Park.

Park Highlights

tree Shaded Campsites

tree Sand-bottom Swimming Pool

tree Enclosed Picnic Shelter

tree Scenic Overlooks

tree Hiking/Cross-Country Skiing

tree Modern Group Center

Events

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Find more State Park events on the DNR Events Calendar!

There are currently no event listings.

Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Fall: 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.