Great River Bluffs State Park
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This is beautiful bluff country! The park contains two Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs), King's and Queen's Bluff. The King's Bluff trail offers a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River Valley. Bring your binoculars; the river valley is a major flyway for waterfowl, eagles, and hawks.
Explore the diversity in this park: oak-hickory and maple-basswood forests, pine plantations, fields, and goat prairies offer visitors excellent hiking and a diversity of wildlife. Look for ruffed grouse, wild turkeys, coyotes, and many species of songbirds.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!The campground is now open for camping. All sites are first come, first served through April 30. The water system is on and the shower building is open for use. Mushroom hunters have been finding grey and yellow morels. Mushroom picking is allowed for personal consumption only. |
Park Notes
Virtual Tour:Take a panoramic virtual tour of Great River Bluffs State Park. Stroll through the goat prairie, admire the breathtaking views of the Mississippi River Valley from several scenic overlooks and check out a few of our favorite campsites. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip. 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. Campers needing firewood when staff is not available may purchase bundles by self pay at the Welcome Center. Birders:Check out the bird checklist |
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Hours
M-F 9am - 4pm. Office may be closed while staff works in the park. To make an office appointment, call 507-643-6849.
Contact
43605 Kipp Drive
Winona, MN 55987
tel: 507-643-6849
email: greatriverbluffs.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Approximately 20 miles southeast of Winona at the junction of U.S. Highway 61 and Interstate 90. Park entrance is accessed off of County Road 3. Coming from the west or southeast via I90, take exit 267 and follow park signs. Coming from Winona, south on Hwy 61 (just past mile marker 15), take a right on County Road 3 for 4 miles to the park entrance.