Carley State Park

Photo by Manda Baldwin / P&TC photo contest

A small & quiet park renowned for spring bluebells

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Photos
Visitors of the park will enjoy scenes of bluebells and other wildflowers
Gary Bullemer / P&TC Photo Contest
Rustic stepping stones bring hikers up close with the river.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
Welcome to the bluebell park.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
Hike along the river.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
Children love skipping across the river.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
Quiet camping awaits with 20 non-electric sites and pit toilets.
Anneliese Tatham / P&TC
A rustic park with a charm all its own.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
False rue anemone blanket the upper trail in spring.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
More than just bluebells, spring brings Jacob's Ladder flowers.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
Picnic tables are scattered along the river near the day use area.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
Five miles of trail with spots to sit and listen to the soudns of nature.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
Trails wind up and down the river valley.
Lisa Filter / P&TC

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 5 miles
  • Skiing (ungroomed) ~ 2 miles
  • Snowshoeing ~ Anywhere

Camping

  • Drive-in, non-electric ~ 20 sites
  • Group Camp ~ 2 Sites

Activities

  • Picnic area with Shelter
  • Playground

Carley State Park is owned by the State of Minnesota and managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. For more information visit their website.

MNDNR official page — Carley State Park