Minneopa 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
- No dogs
- Camping
- 71 campsitesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(507) 386-3910
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park alert• The trail to Minneopa Creek is closed. The waterfalls are still visible from the concrete sidewalk.
Posted by the park 2026-10-23. Official alert
Overview
Minneopa State Park is a 1,606-acre park in Blue Earth County, about 3 miles southwest of North Mankato.
Things to do include horseback riding, golf, historic sites, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 5 miles, according to the park. For overnight stays there are 71 campsites across 3 camping areas (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, and showers). Roofed lodging includes cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters.
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. | — |
| Office | Mon | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Tue | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Thu | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Fri | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Sat | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Wednesday: Closed | ||
| Park | Campgrounds: The campground has 58 drive-in campsites. Camping is available year-round. In winter, the park has campsites available for use in the B-loop of the campground, including electric (30 amp) and non-electric sites. The park's camper cabin is available for use year-round. Camper Cabin users must check their email for the lock code, email is from Enterprise on the morning of their reservation. Drinking water: Drinking water is currently off. It is scheduled to be turned on April 30, 2027 (dependent upon weather conditions). Water: Water is currently off. Water is scheduled to be turned on April 30, 2027 (dependent upon weather conditions). Dump station: The dump station is closed for the season. It is scheduled to reopen on April 30, 2027. Bathrooms: Showers and restrooms are currently closed for the season. They are scheduled to open on April 30, 2027 (dependent upon weather conditions). A vault toilet is available near site B18. Vault toilets are available year-round in other parts of the park. Electric sites: The campground has six, 30 amp electric sites. Showers: The showers are currently closed for the season. They are scheduled to reopen on April 30, 2027 (dependent upon weather conditions). Trails: The park has 5 miles of hiking trails. Rentals: The park's picnic shelter can be rented from mid-May through mid-October. Call the park to reserve. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed
The campground has 58 drive-in campsites. Camping is available year-round. In winter, the park has campsites available for use in the B-loop of the campground, including electric (30 amp) and non-electric sites. The park's camper cabin is available for use year-round. Camper Cabin users must check their email for the lock code, email is from Enterprise on the morning of their reservation.
Campgrounds: The campground has 58 drive-in campsites. Camping is available year-round. In winter, the park has campsites available for use in the B-loop of the campground, including electric (30 amp) and non-electric sites. The park's camper cabin is available for use year-round. Camper Cabin users must check their email for the lock code, email is from Enterprise on the morning of their reservation. Drinking water: Drinking water is currently off. It is scheduled to be turned on April 30, 2027 (dependent upon weather conditions). Water: Water is currently off. Water is scheduled to be turned on April 30, 2027 (dependent upon weather conditions). Dump station: The dump station is closed for the season. It is scheduled to reopen on April 30, 2027. Bathrooms: Showers and restrooms are currently closed for the season. They are scheduled to open on April 30, 2027 (dependent upon weather conditions). A vault toilet is available near site B18. Vault toilets are available year-round in other parts of the park. Electric sites: The campground has six, 30 amp electric sites. Showers: The showers are currently closed for the season. They are scheduled to reopen on April 30, 2027 (dependent upon weather conditions). Trails: The park has 5 miles of hiking trails. Rentals: The park's picnic shelter can be rented from mid-May through mid-October. Call the park to reserve.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
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.
Pets
No dogs
No pets allowed.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites 61 sites | 61 | ShowersRVs up to 60 Feet | — |
| Electric Sites 6 sites | 6 | ElectricShowersRVs up to 60 Feet | — |
| Group Camp 4 Sites - Each accommodates up to 15 people — Site are walk-/carry-in only, located 300' to 600' from parking area. Picnic tables, fire rings, water, and vault toilets are available. Tents only. | 4 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites — 61 sites Electric Sites — 6 sites RV Length Limit — 60 Feet: Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. Group Camp — 4 Sites - Each accommodates up to 15 people: Site are walk-/carry-in only, located 300' to 600' from parking area. Picnic tables, fire rings, water, and vault toilets are available. Tents only.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camper Cabins
Accessible Lodging — 1 accessible camper cabin Camper Cabins: One accessible camper cabin with electricity, available daily year-round. Sleeps five. No pets allowed. More information about camper cabins. Camper Cabins: One accessible camper cabin with electricity, available daily year-round. Sleeps five. No pets allowed. More information about camper cabins.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursCampingFishingHikingPicnickingHorseback ridingGolf
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking (summer) | 4.5 mi | — | 4.5 milesHiking |
| Paved Bike (summer) | 0.2 mi | — | 0.2 milesPaved Bike |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Anywhere in the park — Snowshoe rentals are available at the ranger station.Snowshoe |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Hiking — 4.5 miles Summer — Paved Bike — 0.2 miles Winter — Snowshoe — Anywhere in the park: Snowshoe rentals are available at the ranger station. Trail conditions: The park has 5 miles of hiking trails.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Restaurant or food service
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
✓ 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
- Accessible cabins or lodging
Accessible Lodging — 1 accessible camper cabin Camper Cabins: One accessible camper cabin with electricity, available daily year-round. Sleeps five. No pets allowed. More information about camper cabins. Showers: Accessible showers, available seasonally. Flush Toilets: Accessible toilets, available seasonally. Picnic Shelter — Open Shelter: Wheelchair accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 54497 Gadwall Road
Mankato, MN 56001 - Nearest town
- North Mankato — about 3 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.1563, -94.0914
- Phone
- (507) 386-3910
- minneopa.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
5 miles west of Mankato on State Highway 68 and U.S. Highway 169.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 23, 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. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology