Flandrau State Park

Jon Wood / P&TC photo contest

Nestled along the Cottonwood River near the quaint town of New Ulm

Exploring the Park

Photos
Expansive picnic grounds amid the trees.
Jon Wood / P&TC photo contest
Turtles and many other wildlife enjoy the river.
Melissa Arndt / P&TC Photo Contest
Winters are quiet times.
Gail Meier / P&TC photo contest
Numerous WPA-era stone architecture throughout the park.
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Dutchman's Breeches are a spring flower that grows in the park every April.
Patrick Nielsen/P&TC Photo Contest
Rent skis and snowshoes from the park.
Gail Meier / P&TC photo contest
Listen for the hoots of barred owls.
Matthew D Sparlin / P&TC Photo Contest

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 8 miles
  • Skiing (groomed) ~ 6 miles
    (rental Available)
  • Snowshoe ~ 2 miles
    (Rental available)

Camping

  • Drive-in, Non-electric
    ~ 50 Sites
  • Drive-in, Electric ~
    34 sites
  • Walk-in ~ 3 Sites
  • Group Center ~
    8 Bunkhouses
  • Historic Stone Cabin ~ 1
  • Camper Cabins ~ 2

Activities

  • Picnic area and Shelter
  • Swimming Beach
  • Fishing from river shore
  • Rentals ~ Life jackets (for swim pond), volleyballs, cornhole bags
  • Historic Site ~ WPA Buildings
MNDNR Official Page - Flandrau State Park