Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
Also known as Lindbergh State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(320) 616-2525
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park alertThe picnic shelter is closed for the season but can be rented for special events for $45.00 per day. The Charles Lindbergh boyhood home and museum,… (more)
The picnic shelter is closed for the season but can be rented for special events for $45.00 per day. The Charles Lindbergh boyhood home and museum, owned by the MN Historical Society is currently closed, except for walking tours of the grounds. Please contact the Minnesota Historical Society for details. The campground and dump station will close for the season September 21. All facilities are currently open, and trails are in good shape. Mosquito numbers peaked a few weeks ago.
Posted by the park 2026-08-28. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 434 acres, Charles A. Lindbergh State Park lies in Morrison County, about 2 miles southwest of Little Falls.
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, boating, wildlife watching, and picnicking. The official site lists about 8 miles of trails. Camping is available: 4 camping areas, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Campground | The campground is closed for the season. We will reopen late April 2027, weather permitting. There are 38 drive-in sites, 2 walk-in/canoe-in sites and a group camp which can accommodate up to 30 campers. | ||
| Park | Buildings: The historic WPA picnic shelter is normally available for use unless it has been rented. Rentals are currently halted, until construction in the picnic area is completed (later October). Contact the park to inquire about rental availability ($45/day). Programs: Park programs are available occasionally throughout the year. Find a state park program, or explore Minnesota Historical Society's Lindbergh House and Museum programs. Electric sites: The campground has 15 electric sites (sites 1E to 15E) with 30-amp service. Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available year-round near the office, in the picnic area, and in the campground. Modern facilities are available in the picnic area until early October, weather permitting. Rentals: Canoe/kayak rentals are available at the office during the camping season. Paddles and PFDs (life jackets) are included. Rates are $15/4-hours or $25/day. RVs: Electric sites have 30 amp service. When reserving a campsite, your "campsite length" is the length from the front of your vehicle to the back of the camper. Drinking water: Drinking water is available behind the park office and in the picnic area. Showers: Campground showers are closed. They will reopen mid-May. weather permitting. Water: Water is no longer available in the campground. Water is currently available behind the park office, in the picnic area and in the campground. Dump station: The dump station is closed for the season. It will reopen late April 2027, weather permitting. Campgrounds: The campground is closed for the season. We will reopen late April 2027, weather permitting. There are 38 drive-in sites, 2 walk-in/canoe-in sites and a group camp which can accommodate up to 30 campers. Trails: The park has 8 miles of hiking trails. Some trails have muddy stretches during wet weather. A short spur of the paved bicycle-friendly Camp Ripley Veteran's State Trail begins near the park office, leading toward Little Falls. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
During the off-season, the office is rarely staffed. Phone messages will be answered within a few days depending on staffing. For faster service, call Crow Wing State Park (218.825.3075) for assistance.
The campground is closed for the season. We will reopen late April 2027, weather permitting. There are 38 drive-in sites, 2 walk-in/canoe-in sites and a group camp which can accommodate up to 30 campers.
Buildings: The historic WPA picnic shelter is normally available for use unless it has been rented. Rentals are currently halted, until construction in the picnic area is completed (later October). Contact the park to inquire about rental availability ($45/day). Programs: Park programs are available occasionally throughout the year. Find a state park program, or explore Minnesota Historical Society's Lindbergh House and Museum programs. Electric sites: The campground has 15 electric sites (sites 1E to 15E) with 30-amp service. Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available year-round near the office, in the picnic area, and in the campground. Modern facilities are available in the picnic area until early October, weather permitting. Rentals: Canoe/kayak rentals are available at the office during the camping season. Paddles and PFDs (life jackets) are included. Rates are $15/4-hours or $25/day. RVs: Electric sites have 30 amp service. When reserving a campsite, your "campsite length" is the length from the front of your vehicle to the back of the camper. Drinking water: Drinking water is available behind the park office and in the picnic area. Showers: Campground showers are closed. They will reopen mid-May. weather permitting. Water: Water is no longer available in the campground. Water is currently available behind the park office, in the picnic area and in the campground. Dump station: The dump station is closed for the season. It will reopen late April 2027, weather permitting. Campgrounds: The campground is closed for the season. We will reopen late April 2027, weather permitting. There are 38 drive-in sites, 2 walk-in/canoe-in sites and a group camp which can accommodate up to 30 campers. Trails: The park has 8 miles of hiking trails. Some trails have muddy stretches during wet weather. A short spur of the paved bicycle-friendly Camp Ripley Veteran's State Trail begins near the park office, leading toward Little Falls.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a leash six feet or shorter (or in a portable enclosure) and personally attended; only service animals in buildings, lodging, camper cabins, yurts, tipis, tours and beach areas.
Statewide rule from Minnesota's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: a state park vehicle permit (one-day $7 or year-round $35) is required for every vehicle; same price for residents and nonresidents. Four free park days per year. Iron Range OHV SRA states 'There is no entrance fee'.
Statewide fee rule from Minnesota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Minnesota park passes
- Year-round vehicle permit — $35. Unlimited visits to every Minnesota state park and recreation area for 12 months from the month of purchase Details
- One-day vehicle permit — $7. One day, one vehicle Details
- Additional year-round vehicle permit — $26. Additional vehicles owned by a year-round permit holder Details
- Year-round motorcycle permit — $30. Motorcycle, 12 months Details
- One-day group permit — $5. Group vehicles, one day Details
From the Minnesota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Reserve MN (US eDirect)
- Phone
- 866-857-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites The park has 38 wooded drive-in sites available seasonally. | — | ShowersRVs up to The max RV length is 50 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Electric Sites The park has 15 electric sites available seasonally. | — | ElectricShowersRVs up to The max RV length is 50 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Cart-in Sites The park has two cart-in sites along the creek one-quarter mile from parking. | — | Showers | — |
| Group Camp The park's group camp accommodates up to 30 people and has picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. Water is available in the main campground next to the group camp. Only tents are allowed in the group camp. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites: The park has 38 wooded drive-in sites available seasonally. Electric Sites: The park has 15 electric sites available seasonally. RV Length Limit: The max RV length is 50 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. Cart-in Sites: The park has two cart-in sites along the creek one-quarter mile from parking. Group Camp: The park's group camp accommodates up to 30 people and has picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. Water is available in the main campground next to the group camp. Only tents are allowed in the group camp.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingWildlife viewing and birdingHorseback ridingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking (summer) | — | — | Seven miles of trails wind through the park with some running along the creek and river.Hiking |
| Paved Bike (summer) | 1.4 mi | — | 1.4 miles — The Camp Ripley/Veterans State Trail connects the state park to Mill Park.Paved Bike |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park.Snowshoe |
| Other (winter) | — | — | The park has three miles of winter hiking trails.Other |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Hiking: Seven miles of trails wind through the park with some running along the creek and river. Summer — Paved Bike — 1.4 miles: The Camp Ripley/Veterans State Trail connects the state park to Mill Park. Winter — Snowshoe: Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park. Winter — Other: The park has three miles of winter hiking trails. Trail conditions: The park has 8 miles of hiking trails. Some trails have muddy stretches during wet weather. A short spur of the paved bicycle-friendly Camp Ripley Veteran's State Trail begins near the park office, leading toward Little Falls.
Boating and paddling
Boat Access: The boat access is south of the park along Highway 52.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Visitor Center: The accessible visitor center is available seasonally. It's located in the historic site, across from the ranger station. Showers: The campground's accessible showers are available in seasonally. Flush Toilets: The campground and picnic area's accessible flush toilets are available seasonally, in campground and picnic area. Vault Toilets: Accessible vault toilets are available year-round, throughout the park. Picnic Area: The park has an accessible picnic area. Picnic Shelter: The enclosed, accessible picnic shelter within the picnic area has a fireplace and electricity. Call the park to reserve. Enclosed shelter with a fireplace and electricity. Call the park to reserve. Warming House: The enclosed, accessible picnic shelter becomes a warming house in winter.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1615 Lindbergh Drive South
Little Falls, MN 56345 - Nearest town
- Little Falls — about 2 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.9589, -94.3881
- Phone
- (320) 616-2525
- c/o crowwing.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park entrance is located one mile southwest of Little Falls on Lindbergh Drive South.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 28, 2026
- MN DNR A-Z list of state parks and recreation areas (park IDs in server-rendered <noscript> links) + state waysides page; details from the compass feature_detail JSON API used by park.html
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology