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Minneopa State Park

54497 Gadwall Road, Mankato, MN 56001
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Ranked #2 of 12 attractions in Mankato
Type: State Parks
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Red Lake Falls, MN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I loved the rustic feel and the falls were beautiful! Would highly recommend. The bridge has just been redone and many families were having picnics. If I would have had time I would have explored more.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

Kind of two parks in one really. The waterfall is awesome and there is a short trail going to the bottom of it. But for actual hiking you have togo the camping part of the park. There is better hiking in other local parks. Can't find waterfalls like that anywhere else around here though.

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hugo
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012

We camped at the park. Nice sized sites with some brush in between. Only a few electric sites. . A lot of trails to hike and cache. Unfortunately the trail to the falls was under construction, but not much falls to see as it was dry. We hiked to the mill and read about the interesting history. Didn't care much... More

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Owatonna, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2012

We love camping here. Nice place to re connected with the family. The trails by the the falls are great. Remember your camera.

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Mankato, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

If you like nature walks, this is the place. The falls, when we have rain and water, is breathtaking. The grounds are beautiful and gives you an idea of what the river valley was like hundreds of years ago.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2012

Very beautiful park, the falls are very nice and the trails more technical than most. The old bridge is currently being tore out and the new one under construction. This limits access to part of the park, but just walk through the river by jumping the rocks and go around the orange construction barrier and you are on the other... More

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Hutchinson, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

My favorite part are the small waterfalls. Nice pathways. Peaceful feeling, if not too crowded.

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Mankato, Minnesota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

I have been camping at Minneopa since I was born. There are so many places to explore from the falls to the mill. I have so many wonderful memories here and would suggest any one to visit.

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North Mankato, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

The falls, when running, are pleasant and not what you'd expect in Mankato. It has a huge shelter which can be used for bigger events outside. The trail around it is fine but the park itself and the falls are the real attraction. It also is attached to the Red Jacket Trail bike path system.

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South Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

We are trying to walk all of Minnesota's State Parks. The hiking trail by the river was the great.

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