Great River Bluffs

This is beautiful bluff country! The park contains two Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs), King's and Queen's Bluff. The King's Bluff trail offers a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River Valley. Bring your binoculars; the river valley is a major flyway for waterfowl, eagles, and hawks. Explore the diversity in this park: oak-hickory and maple-basswood forests, pine plantations, fields, and goat prairies offer visitors excellent hiking and a diversity of wildlife. Look for ruffed grouse, wild turkeys, coyotes, and many species of songbirds.

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Visitor Alert! Two special deer hunts will be conducted in the park and public access portions of Kings/Queens Bluff SNA this year. Regular firearm hunts will be conducted November 22-24 and November 28-30. The park and SNA are open to all visitors during these time periods, but visitors should be aware of the special hunt and should wear blaze orange (or brightly colored clothing) if they plan to recreate within the park or SNA. All visitors should check for hunt-related information at the park contact station or office during these time periods, and look for signage related to the special hunts. All campsites and trails are open. If arriving after 4pm and need firewood, please call park in advance.

Park Notes Birders: Check out the bird checklist for Great River Bluffs State Park. 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. More information Vendor List

Scenic Blufftop Views of Mississippi River Valley  Fall Colors  Goat Prairies   Rare Prairie Plants/Flowers  Camping/Hiking/Picnicking  Birdwatching

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Hours

Main office hours are M- F: 9am - 4pm. Office may be closed while staff works in the park. To make an office appointment call 507-643-6849.

Contact

43605 Kipp Drive, Winona, Minnesota 55987-9427

tel: (507) 643-6849

Getting There

Approximately 20 miles southeast of Winona at the junction of U.S. Highway 61 and Interstate 90. Park entrance is accessed off of County Road 3. Coming from the west or southeast via I90, take exit 266 and follow park signs. Coming from Winona, south on Hwy 61 (just past mile marker 15), take a right on County Road 3 for 4 miles to the park entrance.