© 2020, Department of Natural Resources ABOUT THE PARK SO EVERYONE CAN MINNEOPA ENJOY THE PARK... Established in 1905, Minneopa is that ground wheat and other grains from 1864 to STATE PARK A FULL SET OF STATE PARK RULES AND the third oldest state park in Minnesota. It is best 1890. REGULATIONS IS AVAILABLE ONLINE. known for the double waterfall that 54497 GADWALL RD. PARK OPEN MANKATO, MN 56001 thunders during high water. The upper falls 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. BLUE EARTH COUNTY • 507-386-3910 [email protected] drops 7 to 10 feet and the lower falls tumbles another 40. This feature is the result of water CAMPGROUND QUIET HOURS cutting into layers of sandstone over time. 10 p.m.–8 a.m. Take the Mill Road to look for the bison, VISITOR TIPS VEHICLE PERMITS reintroduced in 2015. These animals will Required; purchase at park office or self-pay station. • Respect trail closures. naturally manage the prairie ecosystem, • Minneopa has two sections. just as they did over a hundred fifty years ago. PETS WELCOME The office and waterfall are off Near this area, you may view another Keep on 6-foot leash; leave no trace; only service animals allowed in park buildings. County Highway 69. Camping, reminder of the park’s rich history: Seppmann Don’t miss the double waterfall stone windmill, and bison are Mill. Enjoy a walk to the sandstone windmill FIREWOOD off Highway 68. Use only from approved vendors. • Minneopa Creek is not TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS recommended for swimming. NO ALCOHOL • Bison are dangerous animals, Waterfalls Area 0.18 MILES one-way (3 city blocks) stay in your vehicle. Cement • Dirt • Steep stairs • In an emergency call 911. Enjoy Minneopa Creek’s spectacular double waterfall and historic features built by the Works Progress NO WEAPONS • Tune in to 1610 AM on your radio Administration (WPA) workers during the Great . for information on the park and Minnesota Bluff Trail ( Club portion) 1.6 MILES one-way (26 city blocks) the bison. Grass • Dirt • Rocks • Fairly level with some hilly sections MORE INFORMATION Follow a trail along the forested and through a tallgrass prairie. Look for bald eagles nesting in cottonwood trees. ONLY HAVE LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BISON REINTRODUCTION BY VISITING Minneopa Creek Trail 0.4 MILES one-way (5 city blocks) AN HOUR? MNDNR.GOV/MINNEOPA-BISON Dirt • Gravel • Rocky • Steep hillside • View Minneopa Falls, a Walk to Minneopa Creek gorge to experience its confluence with the Minnesota River. Towering cottonwoods and stunning double waterfall. other trees provide a nice shady atmosphere. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • Look for the bison herd off Information Center Highway 68. Mankato Area Bike Trails (South Route Trail) 6.7 MILES one-way (107 city blocks) 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 • Walk to the historic Asphalt • Cement • Steep sections 888-646-6367 or mndnr.gov/parks Bike 50 miles of paved trails in the Mankato area, including the Red Jacket Trail, Minnesota River Trail and Sakatah Seppmann Mill for a scenic The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer Singing Hills State Trail. Take the South Route Trail from the park to access. overlook of the Minnesota This information may be available in alternative format upon request River Valley. MORE TO EXPLORE AT MINNEOPA LOOKING FOR MORE TO EXPLORE • Find a free naturalist program. • Borrow a Kid’s Discovery Kit from the park office. DURING YOUR STAY? VISIT MNDNR.GOV/MINNEOPA • Look for a geocache. • Learn more about the formation of the waterfalls.