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Whitewater State Park

Minnesota · MN

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Whitewater State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, preserving a stretch of the Whitewater River surrounded by rocky bluffs. It is located in Winona County in the southeastern blufflands area of the state. The 2,700-acre (11 km2) park features scenic overlooks and trout fishing in the spring-fed Whitewater River and Trout Run Creek. It has about 300,000 visitors annually, and is located 7 miles (11 km) north of St. Charles on Minnesota State Highway 74, which runs through the park.

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Trails

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Whitewater State Park Dakota Trails Loop

Whitewater State Park Dakota Trails Loop

Altura3.9 mi1,125 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

Campgrounds

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Whitewater State Park - Cedar Hill Campground

Whitewater State Park - Cedar Hill Campground

Altura, MNPricing varies — check with the operator71 sites
Campground State Park Reservable TentRV
Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground

Whitewater State Park - Minneiska Campground

Elba, MNPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park Reservable

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