About
Walk the trail which encircles the falls, leading down a limestone stairway to the valley below. Ascend the opposite side and enjoy a panoramic view of the valley which reveals the underlying geology of this area. Visit Seppmann Mill, a wind driven grist mill fashioned in German style from native stone and lumber, or hike through oak savanna and native prairie grasslands overlooking the scenic Minnesota River Valley.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day.
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) Apr–Sep, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. D
More Information
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
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of camping cabins: 1
- Number of camping cabins available in winter: 1
- Total number of campsites: 61
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 4
Campground Features
- Electric
- Group camp facilities
- Hookups available in winter
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Sanitary dump station
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 285 reviews
When I went to Minneopa State Park, I saw pure bred Buffalo, so that was very cool. Overall though, pretty boring.
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Jbro1186,
August 9, 2022
This is a wonderful state park with something for everyone. From the waterfalls to the bison herds, everything was beautiful and interesting. We have two teens and a 7 year old, and they forgot...
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drmikeg2,
July 27, 2022
We took the shorter trails for this trip, still hiked 5 miles. Unfortunately we went on a day that the Buffalo enclosure was closed. We’ll be back!
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cassensmom,
July 26, 2022
A wonderful experience, wear comfortable shoes to head down to the bottom of the falls. Went in the middle of the week, less busy so you can really take in the scenery and listen to the falls.
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JulieP336,
July 16, 2022
The water falls and overall park area is very nice, but the Bison drive is over rated. If you go either buy the park sticker in advance, bring correct change, or be prepared to over pay for park...
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C3877WWgaryg,
July 13, 2022
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