WildlifeHidden gem

Blue Mounds State Park

Luverne, Minnesota

Quartzite cliffs above a bison herd on the Minnesota prairie.

Price
State park permit applies; check current rates
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Blue Mounds has a long quartzite cliff, trails across tallgrass prairie and a small bison herd. It is the south-west's best natural escape. Camping and swimming are on site.

Good to know

  • Bison near the prairie loop
  • Sunset from the cliff
  • Camping
Best time
Sunset
Open
All year
Getting there
Paved; fine for RVs
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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