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Beaver Creek Valley State Park, Caledonia, MN

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Beaver Creek Valley State Park

Fish for brook and brown trout in a spring-fed creek, then climb bluff trails for views over a steep, wooded valley in Minnesota's Driftless Area.

15954 County 1, Caledonia, MN 55921 · Caledonia, MN

About Beaver Creek Valley State Park

Beaver Creek Valley State Park follows a narrow valley, up to 250 feet deep, cut by spring-fed East Beaver Creek in the Driftless Area of southeastern Minnesota. A quarter-mile trail from the day-use lot leads to Big Spring, the creek's source, and steeper trails climb the bluffs to overlooks. The creek has 2.3 miles of trout water, open year-round with catch-and-release in winter. April and May bring wildflowers and warblers. A vehicle permit costs $7 a day.

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