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Frontenac State Park

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Located on the Mississippi River, Frontenac is a birdwatcher's paradise. It's one of the best spots in the country to view birds migrating in the spring and fall. More than 260 species of birds have been recorded here. No wonder: Lake Pepin's diverse habitats -- bluffland, prairie, floodplain forest and upland hardwood forest -- attract numerous warblers, hawks, waterfowl and shorebirds. Hikers and skiers enjoy spectacular views of this beautifully wooded river valley. Fishing, swimming and boat tours are all available nearby.

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Park Notes

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Firewood Restrictions Information:

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State Forest Campground:

Kruger Campground and Zumbro Bottoms Campgrounds
Both campgrounds are located in the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest located in southeastern Minnesota. For maps of the area, please visit Kruger Campground Map and Zumbro Bottoms Campground Map.

Camping is first-come, first serve at these areas. The cost is $12/night for a regular site at Kruger and $16/night per sleeping unit at Zumbro Bottoms.
Horse trails at Zumbro Bottoms are generally open May 1 through October.
For more information call the park office at (651)345-3401.

Birders:

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

Park Highlights

tree Camping

tree Wonderful Fall Colors

tree Excellent Birding Opportunities

tree Wildflowers in Spring Through Fall

tree Winter Sliding Hill

tree Great Hiking/Ski Trails


Events

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Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Summer: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fall & Winter: Saturday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Monday - Friday, office hours will vary. Please leave a message.

Contact

29223 County 28 Boulevard
Frontenac, MN 55026

tel: 651-345-3401

fax: 651-345-3694

email: frontenac.statepark@state.mn.us

Getting There

Frontenac State Park is located approximately 10 miles SE of Red Wing on Highway 61 or 5 miles northwest of Lake City, then 1 mile north on County Road 2.