Split Rock Creek 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) 348-7908
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 952 acres, Split Rock Creek State Park lies in Pipestone County, about 7 miles south of Pipestone.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, boating, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, 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. | — |
| Park | Rentals: Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are available for rent during the summer, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Water: Water will be turned off for the season on Thursday, October 22. Anticipated water turn on date is May 14, 2027 Showers: Showers will be closed for the season beginning Thursday, October 22. Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available in the campground, near the beach parking lot and picnic area and are open year-round. Flush toilets will be closed for the season on Thursday, October 22. Electric sites: The park has 21 electric sites. Trails: The park has 2.1 miles of mowed hiking trail in the main area of the park. There are an additional 5.5 miles of mowed hiking trail through the prairie lands of the park, accessible from the Horse Trailhead and available for use by hikers and horse riders. Note: eastern sections of horse trails may be inaccessible at times during spring and fall due to prairie management activities. Dump station: The dump station will be closed for the season beginning Thursday, October 22. Campgrounds: The campground is open year-round but may not be plowed when heavy snow persists. Contact the park for current conditions. 507-348-7908 Drinking water: Water is turned ON for the season. RVs: Keep in mind the length of your RV AND vehicle when choosing the appropriate site for your equipment. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
The ranger station (park office) is open sporadically on weekdays. Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation. 507-348-7908
The campground is open year-round but may not be plowed when heavy snow persists. Contact the park for current conditions. 507-348-7908
Rentals: Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are available for rent during the summer, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Water: Water will be turned off for the season on Thursday, October 22. Anticipated water turn on date is May 14, 2027 Showers: Showers will be closed for the season beginning Thursday, October 22. Bathrooms: Vault toilets are available in the campground, near the beach parking lot and picnic area and are open year-round. Flush toilets will be closed for the season on Thursday, October 22. Electric sites: The park has 21 electric sites. Trails: The park has 2.1 miles of mowed hiking trail in the main area of the park. There are an additional 5.5 miles of mowed hiking trail through the prairie lands of the park, accessible from the Horse Trailhead and available for use by hikers and horse riders. Note: eastern sections of horse trails may be inaccessible at times during spring and fall due to prairie management activities. Dump station: The dump station will be closed for the season beginning Thursday, October 22. Campgrounds: The campground is open year-round but may not be plowed when heavy snow persists. Contact the park for current conditions. 507-348-7908 Drinking water: Water is turned ON for the season. RVs: Keep in mind the length of your RV AND vehicle when choosing the appropriate site for your equipment.
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
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Reserve MN (US eDirect)
- Phone
- 866-857-2757
Reservations are recommended for holidays and weekends during the regular camping season.
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 33 seasonally available, shaded sites located next to a hard-surfaced campground road. The campground is adjacent to Split Rock Lake. | — | ShowersRVs up to The max RV length is 52 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Electric Sites The park has 21 electric sites. One is accessible. | — | ElectricShowersRVs up to The max RV length is 52 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. | — |
| Cart-in Sites The park has three seasonally available cart-in sites located a short distance away from vehicle parking. Cart-in sites are tent only with fire rings and picnic tables. | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites: The park has 33 seasonally available, shaded sites located next to a hard-surfaced campground road. The campground is adjacent to Split Rock Lake.
Electric Sites: The park has 21 electric sites. One is accessible.
RV Length Limit: The max RV length is 52 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Accessible Sites — 2: There are two accessible drive-in sites with electric hookup. One site is next to accessible showers and restrooms.
Cart-in Sites: The park has three seasonally available cart-in sites located a short distance away from vehicle parking. Cart-in sites are tent only with fire rings and picnic tables.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingSwimmingFishingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingHorseback ridingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingBoating
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessible (summer) | — | — | Redrock trail runs .25 miles from the picnic area to the dam.AccessibleAccessible |
| Hiking (summer) | — | — | The Hiking Club Trail begins at the beach and loops south 2.1 miles.Hiking |
| Horse (summer) | — | — | The park has 4.5 miles of horse trails. The trailhead, parking, hitching post and picnic tables are at the park's south end.Horse |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Snowshoe anywhere in the park.Snowshoe |
| Other (winter) | — | — | The park has 2.1 miles of winter hiking trails.Other |
Trail descriptions from the park
Summer — Accessible: Redrock trail runs .25 miles from the picnic area to the dam.
Summer — Hiking: The Hiking Club Trail begins at the beach and loops south 2.1 miles.
Summer — Horse: The park has 4.5 miles of horse trails. The trailhead, parking, hitching post and picnic tables are at the park's south end.
Winter — Snowshoe: Snowshoe anywhere in the park.
Winter — Other: The park has 2.1 miles of winter hiking trails.
Trail conditions: The park has 2.1 miles of mowed hiking trail in the main area of the park. There are an additional 5.5 miles of mowed hiking trail through the prairie lands of the park, accessible from the Horse Trailhead and available for use by hikers and horse riders. Note: eastern sections of horse trails may be inaccessible at times during spring and fall due to prairie management activities.
Swimming
Swimming Beach: The park has a swimming beach on Split Rock Lake
Boating and paddling
Boat Access — Split Rock Lake: The access only accommodates smaller boats.
Boat Docks
Fishing
Fishing Pier: The park has an accessible fishing pier on Split Rock Lake.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
Electric Sites: The park has 21 electric sites. One is accessible.
Accessible Sites — 2: There are two accessible drive-in sites with electric hookup. One site is next to accessible showers and restrooms.
Showers: Accessible showers are available seasonally in the campground.
Flush Toilets: Accessible flush toilets are available seasonally in the campground.
Fishing Pier: The park has an accessible fishing pier on Split Rock Lake.
Accessible: Redrock trail runs .25 miles from the picnic area to the dam.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 336 50th Avenue
Jasper, MN 56144 - Nearest town
- Pipestone — about 7 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.8959, -96.3672
- Phone
- (507) 348-7908
- splitrockcreek.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Located 7 miles southwest of Pipestone off State Highway 23.
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)
“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