John A. Latsch State Park
Also known as John Latsch State Park, Latsch State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 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(507) 312-2300
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Winona County, about 12 miles northwest of Winona, John A. Latsch State Park covers about 380 acres.
Things to do include wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
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. | — |
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
This park does not have office hours. For information, contact Whitewater State Park.
Drinking water: There is no drinking water available anywhere in the park. Bathrooms: Primitive toilets are available year-round. Trails: The Riverview Trail has 586 steps that lead to a beautiful overlook of the Mississippi River Valley.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other No camping or lodging in this park. — John A. Latsch is a day-use only park. It does not have overnight facilities. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Other — No camping or lodging in this park.: John A. Latsch is a day-use only park. It does not have overnight facilities.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- OtherNo overnight facilities in park — John A. Latsch is a day-use only park.
Other — No overnight facilities in park: John A. Latsch is a day-use only park.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking (summer) | — | — | This steep, half-mile trail leads to the top of Charity Bluff.Hiking |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Anywhere in parkSnowshoe |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Hiking: This steep, half-mile trail leads to the top of Charity Bluff.
Winter — Snowshoe — Anywhere in park
Trail conditions: The Riverview Trail has 586 steps that lead to a beautiful overlook of the Mississippi River Valley.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent 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.
Getting there
- Address
- c/o Whitewater State Park, 19041 Highway 74
Altura, MN 55910 - Nearest town
- Winona — about 12 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.1726, -91.8383
- Phone
- (507) 312-2300
- whitewater.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Winona go approximately 12 miles northwest on U.S. Highway 61.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 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)
- Photo: Johnalatsch.JPG — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Archbob
“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