Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

Minnesota State Park

🚧 Trail closures — check details
Entrance fee$7 / vehicle
CampingYes
RV hookupsPrimitive only
Book a campsiteDirectionsOfficial Minnesota DNR pagePark map

About Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

One of the last big stands of the Big Woods, and in spring the floor comes up in hepatica, bloodroot and the dwarf trout lily that grows nowhere else on earth. Walk the interpretive loop to Hidden Falls; return in October for the maples.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

RV / campsite hookups

Camping options

Entrance fee

$7 per vehicle — One-day vehicle permit $7; year-round permit $35 ($26 for an additional vehicle, $30 motorcycle, $12 with a disability permit). Free year-round permits for disabled veterans, active-duty military and members of Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes.

Hours

Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Hours as published by Minnesota DNR. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone507-384-6140

Address9700 170th Street East, Nerstrand, MN 55053

Upcoming events at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

Event details and registration are on the Minnesota DNR calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

As an Amazon Associate, Park Finder earns from qualifying purchases.

Nearby state parks

All 71 Minnesota parks →

🗺️ Open Park Finder — filter by activity, amenity & distance, compare parks, and see live weather