Whitewater State Park
Picturesque limestone bluffs and deep ravines make Whitewater a very popular southeastern state park. The 2,700 acre park is an angler's paradise with brown, brook, and rainbow trout swimming in the spring-fed Whitewater River and Trout Run Creek. Visitors enjoy a sandy swimming beach, a year-round visitor center, easy-to-challenging hiking trails, camping, a group camp, and a modern group center. Come in the winter to enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and stay at the group center in rustic, winterized cabins. All through the year, discover the natural and human history of the area at one of the many interpretive programs, visitor center exhibits or self-guided trails.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!Deer Hunt at Whitewater State ParkThe park will be closed to all visitors from November 23 through November 24. 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. Flooding History
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 Whitewater State Park. Birders:Bird Checklist |
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Rugged Hiking Trails to Scenic BlufflandHours
Best time to contact the park:
Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact
19041 Highway 74
Altura, MN 55910
tel: 507-932-3007
email: whitewater.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Located 3 miles south of Elba on State Highway 74.