“A Great Diversity in Caledonia!”
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. The best way to learn more about Beaver Creek Valley State Park is to stop at the park office for a map and information about the park. Although the park does not have a naturalist on staff, activities are offered occasionally. Beaver Creek Valley State Park is in the Blufflands Landscape Region. It is a nature lover's paradise because of the diversity of natural communities. Bottomland hardwoods such as black ash, willow, box elder, cottonwood, and elm grow in the valley while a mix of maple, walnut, basswood and oak thrive above the valley. Small patches of native prairie and oak savanna occupy some of the south and west-facing slopes in the park.
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Confirmed by 1 users | Last reported on September 23, 2017T-Mobile 5G
Confirmed by 1 users | Last reported on July 14, 2024Reviews
This state park, in Minnesota Bluff Country, occupies the upper reaches of Beaver Creek, including its primary source Big Spring. The water flows in good volume at about 50 degrees F. A little cold for swimming but some do; just right for trout. Many campers are also trout fishermen.
The campground is along a gravel access road that runs the length of the campground. Most sites are rather small, the electrical sites are about 30 feet wide and are parallel to each other. The first 23 have electricity ($8). The higher sites are tents only, and cart ins.
The campgrounds have water in one building, including showers for campers. But all toilets are vault type.
Hiking is very good. Some trails are rather steep. If you want a more leisurely walk, try the trails that go downstream from the picnic grounds - go over the swinging bridge.
No cell service.
Nightly Rate: $25.00
Days Stayed: 3
Site Number: 6E
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Verizon 4G
We drove to the campground on roads through corn fields. Then we decended into a valley. We saw many deer. The campground is very off the beaten track. The campground is mud and gravel. Lots and lots of trees and bushed. All the campsites are very tight. Honestly the one we booked was probably the only one that would fit my dually and 41’ 5th wheel. One road in and out. Not wide enough for 2 vehicles. Pretty creek behind campsite. Dump station was impossible to use if you have a trailer longer than 20’ due to the tight turnsin and out.
One good thing: there is a 41 mile rail trail that starts in nearby Houston and it is worth the ride. Great bike path.
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Days Stayed: 3
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T-Mobile
Beautiful place. There's an enchanting little dam you have to drive over in order to get to the sites. We got to ours just before a rain storm and set up, got cozy, and had a great first night on a cross-country trip with our kids. Only $27.50 (plus an additional $5 car pass) - there was electric (maybe water but we didn't use it so didn't look) and the setting can't be beat.
Was a pretty basic SP. unique that we had to ford a stream with our vehicle to get into our park. We loved the camper cabin!
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Affiliation
- State park or forest
- Back In RV Sites Count
- 12
- Last Nightly Rate
- 25.0
- Lowest Nightly Rate
- 20.0
- Max Stay
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- Season End
- fall
- Season Start
- spring
- Sites Count
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Fifty Amp
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Open Seasonally
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Age Restricted
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Firewood
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Fulltime Residents
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