Minneopa Falls - Dave Tapia
Contact Information
Minneopa State Park
54497 Gadwall RoadMankato, MN 56001
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.
Dates
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. D
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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
What's Nearby
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Get an up-close view of the middle falls at Gooseberry Falls State Park / Justin Pruden
Get an up-close view of the middle falls at Gooseberry Falls State Park / Justin Pruden
Minnehaha Falls from below / Lane Pelovsky, courtesy of Meet Minneapolis
Minnesota River Valley bike trail in Bloomington
Rent skates or BYO to Lake Winona in southeast Minnesota / Visit Winona
The annual Defeat of Jesse James Days reenactment in Northfield
Head down the limestone staircase to view Minneopa Falls / Jim Henderson
See roaming bison herds at Blue Mounds and Minneopa State Parks in southern Minnesota / Jessica Brouillette
Observe roaming bison herds at Minneopa and Blue Mounds State Parks / Roy Son
Downtown St. Paul at sunset / Ernesto Ruiz
A packed Bar Lurcat patio in the summer / Krivit Photography, courtesy of Meet Minneapolis
A father and daughter hike alongside Minneopa Falls / Jim Henderson