Great River Bluffs State Park
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!Due to dry conditions, the main park road is dusty and rough in places. It will be graded as soon as conditions allow. Deer Hunt at Great River Bluffs State ParkThe park will be closed to all visitors from October 26 through October 27. The park will be open only to participating hunters. For more information: State parks during 2013 hunting season. Last updated September 16, 2013 |
Park NotesBe fascinated. Check out the naturalist programs and other activities scheduled at the park. Reservations:All campsites at Great River Bluffs State Park are reservable. We encourage you to reserve your campsite in advance. Any site not reserved is available for drop in camping for one night only. Use self registration if park staff is unavailable. If additional nights are desired, check with park staff for availability. The campground will close for the season at 4pm on October 20.Newsletter:Summer 2013 issue Virtual Tour:Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Don't move firewood!Burning non-local firewood can spread invasive species, and it's against Minnesota state law. Learn more. Always buy your firewood at the park, or from an approved local vendor. Find firewood vendors for Great River Bluffs State Park. 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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Scenic Blufftop Views of Mississippi River ValleyHours
Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm. Friday and Saturday 9am - 8pm. Sunday 9am - 5pm. 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.