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.
Park Highlights:
Camping
Trout Fishing
Hiking
Bird Watching
Spring Woodland Flowers
The "Big Spring"
Camping
Drive-in Sites 42 Sites
Electric Sites 16 Sites
RV Length Limit 55 Feet
Length measures from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.
Wheelchair Accessible Sites 1 Site
Walk-in Sites 6 Sites
Must be able to carry in camping gear. Sites vary from 100-180 yards from parking area.
Group Camp 50 person maxium
Located in a secluded, wooded camping area. Vault toilets available. Parking for 10 vehicles.
Trails
Summer
Hiking 8 Miles
Winter
Cross Country Skiing No Groomed Trails
A track is set almost daily by cross-country skiiers.
Snowshoe
Recreation Facilities
Summer
Picnic Area By the Stream
Wheelchair accessible.
Picnic Shelter Enclosed
Contains fireplace and electricity. Can be reserved by calling park. Wheelchair accessible.
Playground In Picnic Area
Playground includes playground equipment.
Volleyball In Picnic Area
Volleyball net is up year-round. Volleyball provided.
Golf Course Within 10 Miles
Winter
Warming House In Picnic Shelter
Enclosed picnic shelter doubles as warming house in winter. Heat provided by fireplace.
Water
Water Source Stream in the park
Fishing In the stream
Swimming Beach Within 25 miles of the park
