Nerstrand State Park Water Fall
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Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
9700 170th St ENerstrand, MN 55053
Take I-35 to State Highway 19 east into Northfield. Go south on State Highway 3, east on State Highway 246, then turn right onto County Road 29.
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Part of the original "Big Woods," this park is known for its spring wildflowers, large hardwood trees, and fall color. Take the boardwalk trail or hike to Hidden Falls. The best way to see the beauty of this park is on foot, on 11 miles of hiking trails. In winter,Snowshoeing is permitted anywhere in the park except on groomed trails, and roped-off, sensitive areas, 4 miles of snowmobile trail.
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Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.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.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Recreation
- Hiking trail
- Playground
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Snowshoes available
Green Practices
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Transportation-related policies or programs
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Total number of campsites: 51
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 7
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hookups available in winter
- Hot showers in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Pull-through sites
- Sanitary dump station
- Secluded campsites
- Water
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
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