Nerstrand Big Woods State Park 

Contact Information

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

9700 170th St E
Nerstrand, MN 55053 - link opens in new tab.
(866) 857-2757 (Toll Free)

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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About

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.

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.

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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