Access to the park is off I-90 at County Road 12 (exit 267). Take Winona County Highway 3 (Apple Blossom Drive) to the park entrance.
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High on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, scenic overlooks are easily reached by walking trails and offer a chance to get away in the quiet bluff country. Oak-hickory woods, pine plantations and goat prairies provide excellent birding, scenery, hiking on over 6 miles of trails and 9 miles of mostly intermediate level cross-country ski trails. A quiet park ideal for bird watching, hiking, and camping.
Hours & Dates
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily November through March, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily April through October.Rates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Hiking trail
- Snowshoes available
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
Number/Type of Campsites
- Total number of campsites: 31
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to disabled
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 95 reviews
Love this park! You get all the best views of the Mississippi and also see pine, oak, goat prary. My only wish is to have the state upgrade this facility with a dump station for us RV people.
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935chadk,
November 24, 2019
If you are looking for a wonderful state park in MN you have to check this one out. We spent two wonderful days here
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163greg,
November 19, 2019
While in Rochester for appointments at the Mayo Clinic, we had a break one afternoon and visited this park. Beautiful views, nice hiking and a lovely setting. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.
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loves2travel633,
October 31, 2019
We walked the short distance, one tenth of a mile to the South Overlook and then to the South Overlook. Both had great views of the Mississippi River and the surrounding waterways. A slight uphill...
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Steve P,
October 17, 2019
The park was beautiful with miles of trails with great views over the river. The camping experience was one of the worst of my life. There was no enforcement of any kind of campground quiet hours. In...
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normb814,
September 22, 2019
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