Blue Mounds State Park Tepee_William Sinnen
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Blue Mounds State Park
1410 161st StLuverne, MN 56156
From the town of Luverne, go north 4 miles on Minnesota Highway 75. Turn east on County Road 20 and go 1 mile to park entrance.
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Blue Mounds State Park is full of natural surprises. Start with the Sioux quartzite cliff, rising 100 feet from the plains. A bison herd grazes on the prairie. Prickly pear cactus blooms in June and July. A sea of prairie grasses and flowers sway in the wind. The park is also a favorite for birdwatchers who want to see nesting blue grosbeaks and other birds. Enjoy camping and hiking.
Rates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day. https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (T
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Bike trail
- Hiking trail
- Playground
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
Green Practices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Sanitary dump station
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
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