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
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to disabled
- 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
Reviews
Based on 119 reviews
Great trip! We arrived at approximately 8:45 am in preparation for our 9 am Prairie and Bison Tour. We checked in at the park office, received our tickets for the tour, and then made the half mile...
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PartyTheNightAway,
October 11, 2022
Beautiful views from the vista stop. We also stopped at the cliff view location which offered a selfie station. The park is very spread out and you need a permit to park anywhere. They are available...
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Sandy M,
July 16, 2022
We started the Hiking Club with this park on March 17, 2022. It's a beautiful park. The bison were right by the park office. The trail is very open and the views are amazing. Saw pheasant, grouse...
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rjnjway,
March 20, 2022
Impressive state park. The huge quartz rocks inside the Bur Oak Forest and the huge quartz quarry were awesome sights. I highly welcome the Bur Oak hiking trail; where you can see both sights.
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david l,
August 17, 2021
We did several things here that we can share.
We stayed at the campground with our camper. They are electric sites only. It runs along 20, but it isn't a super busy highway. To avoid any noise, you...
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Exploringontheroad,
August 5, 2021
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