Beaver Creek Valley
Nestled in the blufflands of southeastern Minnesota, Beaver Creek Valley State Park is known for its clear streams fed by the "Big Spring." Its streams are home to brown and native brook trout. In spring, wildflowers that blanket the woodland hills and valleys attract migratory songbirds like the rare Acadian flycatcher, Cerulean warbler, and Louisiana waterthrush. These birds nest in the park. A hiking trail meanders along the stream and up into a maple-basswood and oak forest. Campers are lulled to sleep by the murmuring stream.
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Visitor Alert!
A special deer hunt will be conducted in the park November 8-10.The park will be entirely closed to non-hunting visitors during this time period with the exception of deer hunters with a special permit.
Firewood restrictions information:
Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Complete information and lists of vendors and locations where approved firewood is available are posted on the DNR Web site. |
Park NotesBeaver Creek Valley State Park is open for camping year-round. For winter camping, however, be sure to contact the park before arriving to make sure facilities are accessible and available. Water in the park's campground will be available through mid-October. For more information on seasonal conditions at the park, check the Seasonal Update information listed in the "related pages" menu on our Web page. The Group Camp at this park now can be reserved by phone or online through the centralized reservation system. Group camp reservation can be made from three to 365 days in advance. Call toll free 1-866-85PARKS or reserve online at www.stayatmnparks.com. The group camp will remain open for use through November. Beaver Creek Valley State Park has a Camper Cabin available for rent from April through Oct. 31. The cabin has electricity and rents for $45/night. Call 1-866-85PARKS for reservations or reserve online at www.stayatmnparks.com. Birders:Click Here for the Bird Checklist at Beaver Creek Valley State Park. |
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CampingNext 90 days of events at this park
Hours
The best time to reach someone in the park: Now to Memorial Weekend: 8 - 3:00, Memorial Weekend through Labor Day: 8 - 3:00 If no one is available, please leave a message on the machine.
Contact
15954 County 1, Caledonia, MN 55921
tel: (507)724-2107
fax: Same as phone
Getting There
From I-90, take State Highway 76 south for 24 miles, then take Houston County 1 west for 4 miles.
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MN Department of Natural Resources
