MAP AND GUIDE: ABOUT THE PARK SO EVERYONE CAN ENJOY THE PARK... FRONTENAC Immerse yourself in rich natural communities and diverse STATE PARK landscapes during a trip to Frontenac State Park. Experience A full set of STATE PARK RULES AND 2,300 acres of bluffs, prairie, floodplain forests and hardwood REGULATIONS is available at mndnr.gov. 29223 COUNTY 28 BOULEVARD forest. The area’s resources have drawn civilizations since 400 FRONTENAC, MN 55026 PARK OPEN B.C. when the Hopewell culture was here. Later, the area was 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. GOODHUE COUNTY used for fur trading, stone quarrying and farming. Visit the park 651-345-3401 in spring or fall and you’ll be in one of the best spots in the VEHICLE PERMITS country to view bird migrations. Hikers and skiers can also Permits required; purchase at park office or entrance kiosk. enjoy spectacular views of the river valley and Lake Pepin. VISITOR TIPS Discover impressive views. PETS WELCOME • Bring a water bottle. The park’s Keep on 6-foot leash; pick up after; water is shut off from mid-October attend at all times; not allowed in buildings or at beaches. through April. TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS • Cross-country ski trails range from CAMPGROUND QUIET HOURS easy to most difficult. The easiest ski Blufftop Campground Trail 3.8-mile loop − 10 p.m.– 8 a.m.; only registered campers may be in campground during quiet hours. trails are the Sand Point Loop and • Ski trail • More difficult the Prairie Loop. Meander through the woods on this groomed ski trail, stopping at winter vistas over Lake Pepin along FIREWOOD • Need to warm up? A picnic shelter the way. Must be purchased at this park or from near the blufftop and a warming vendors who sell wood approved for this shed near the park office both have Prairie Loop Trail 4.2-mile loop park; no gathering firewood in the park. wood stoves with provided wood. • Ski trail • Easy • In an emergency call 911. Ski through the snowy prairie and catch glimpses of the Pleasant Valley Lakelet. Start at the park office, • Non-emergency sheriff’s head to intersection “S,” continue south past intersection “T,” then complete the loop and return to the number: 651-385-3155. office. CURIOUS ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER STATE WATER TRAIL? GO TO Sand Point Loop Trail 1.6-mile loop . MNDNR.GOV/WATERTRAILS ONLY HAVE AN HOUR? • Ski trail • Easy Reach the icy shores of Lake Pepin on this groomed ski trail. • Ski the 1.6-mile Sand Point Loop for views of Lake Pepin. Ungroomed Trails MORE INFORMATION • Snowshoe ungroomed trails to views Snowshoe, hike or ski the park’s ungroomed trails. Eagle Point and the Pine Loop are popular winter at the Eagle Point Overlook. destinations. Watch for wildlife and tracks along the way. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • Bring a sled and slide down the Information Center sledding hill near the park office. 500 Lafayette Rd. , St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 Take off the chill at the nearby 888-646-6367 or mndnr.gov/parks warming shed afterwards. MORE TO EXPLORE AT THE PARK The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This information may be available in alternative format upon request. • Check out a birding kit or GPS unit from the park office. • Rent snowshoes from the park office and enjoy ungroomed trails. LOOKING FOR MORE TO EXPLORE? • Stay awhile at a park campsite. Visit mndnr.gov/reservations VISIT MNDNR.GOV/FRONTENAC