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Kilen Woods State Park

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For a quiet, relaxing time, hike the cool woodland trail which meanders along the tranquil Des Moines River, or enjoy the view of the river valley from Dinosaur Ridge Overlook. You'll find pleasant surprises as you explore small creeks, prairie grasslands, and oak savannas. Visitors enjoy camping, canoeing, fishing, picnicking and hiking.

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Visitor Alert!

Campground will be open May 24th-September 1st. Kilen Woods will not be taking reservations all sites are available on a first come basis.

Park Notes

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Firewood Restrictions Information:

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Park Highlights

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Events

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Hours

For information on this park, contact the Windom Parks and Trails office at 507-831-2900, ext. 221.

Contact

Physical address
50200 860th Street
Lakefield, MN 56150

Mailing address
c/o Windom Parks and Trails Office
175 Co Rd 26
Windom, MN 56101

tel: 507-831-2900 ext 221

email: kilenwoods.statepark@state.mn.us

Getting There

From the town of Lakefield, go 4 miles north on Hwy. 86 until you hit the junction of 86 and County Road 24. Then go 5 miles east on County Road 24 to the park.