Beautiful well kept "preserved " park. No bison were around to see though, all our cars driving up…read moreand down , they're smart to stay in the woods! Kind of a joke really. No matter trails great, parking ample.

I like Minneopa for easy access to beautiful scenery, you can visit the buffalo on the other side…read moreof the highway and have a few cute nature filled trails.

Nice addition to the area. It's not in too bad of shape after the mining operation left. The water…read moreis clear and full of fish. Plenty of mature greenery and rolling hills. The beach needs some improvements before I'd recommend it for a family. The water depth drops off quickly, the beach itself is steep and ungraded, and there are no picnic tables/grills or anything like that. Overall, as long as you are OK with and expecting a rustic undeveloped experience, you will like this place! It really is beautiful!

Trying to be more intentional about exploring parks around Minneapolis this year, and Hidden Falls…read moreseemed like the perfect place to start. We usually default to Minnehaha Falls across the river, but I'd never actually explored this side--which looks to be really sprawling with new townhomes and modular single family homes. We parked near the dam and walked along the trail to reach the stairs leading down to Hidden Falls. Heads up: the walk down is a little precarious since there's no railing for most of the stairs, but it's not very steep and the trek itself is pretty short. The falls themselves were a bit disappointing at the moment--more of a trickle than a waterfall--but it is early in the season. That said, the forested park area it winds through was really nice, and made the visit worth it regardless. I can already tell this place is probably stunning in the summer when everything is green and flowing! Even with the lower water level, it was a great way to explore somewhere new and great to see there were so many people already exploring the park with it being chilly still!

Beautiful park near the city. Grabbed some take out and found an empty picnic table in the middle…read moreof the day - lots of parking! Watched a few boats launch, saw some geese, enjoyed watching people along the shore. Picnic tables near the water at the North Entrance. Check it out!

There a light show was fantastic. The service was amazing. You can donated food or money to this…read moreevent . You also can buy thing for souvenirs. The food and drinks variety prices. There is a drive-through or a walk for you. You can do both it's up to you. There are restrooms for on the site. Many cool pics you can take for social media.

When to the Kiwanas drive through light show. My first time there, really cool and is family…read moreapproved. Seemed a bit smaller than bentlyville but it's still fun. Go during the weekday if you are planning to do drive they instead of walking. Over the weekend, it took me about an hour from the exit of bentlyville to the start of the light show. No restrooms along the way, so be cautious about that. Overall a great experience, must for one time. But you can always make it a family tradition.

We camped at Flandreau in the off season (fall). The electric campsite wasn't particularly wooded,…read morebut the spots were pretty spacious. It's nice being so close to a town without seeing/hearing much. Be forewarned - you will need to go up and down a significant hill, which can be challenging with some vehicle/camper setups. Overall, it was a peaceful experience and we will need to further explore in the future. I wish the man made pool was open more than the limited time in the summer. The road within the dump station is very rough - it could use resurfacing.

A super fun area to bring kids during the summer months! There is a "swimming pond" which is like a…read moreman made lake (with no fish!) There is also lots of trails to explore and hike on

Such a pretty hidden nature spot and honestly worth wandering around. The waterfall itself is…read morereally cool, but what I loved most was exploring all the little details around it--flowers growing by the creek, dripping mossy rock walls, interesting trees, and just the peaceful feeling of being tucked away in the woods. We definitely climbed around and explored more than expected The waterfall is beautiful from different angles, and if you like taking photos, there are a lot of fun spots and textures to capture. Depending on the time of day, the sun makes the water sparkle which looked really pretty. It felt peaceful, relaxing, and like a nice little escape without needing some huge hike. Definitely bring decent shoes if you plan to explore near the water or rocks because it can get slippery. Would absolutely recommend if you enjoy nature, photography, or just finding quiet pretty places.

I love checking out new parks. The walk to the falls was not long at all. It was a little breezy…read morethat day but it was beautiful to see. There were parts that were uneven and had rocks but it wasn't too bad at all. They had a small park for kids and camping area for those looking to camp.

This place is AWESOME! I decided to get my boys (9,5) out of the house and they had a blast! They…read morehave already been asking when we can go back! There is free parking. Walk in and pay the fee for the kiddos. As of Jan 2026 it was $10 a kid with unlimited time. Parents/guardians are free. There is a large park towards the end of the building! It kept my kiddos plenty busy! There is seating for the adults. There is also a gym space for kids to run, balls to play with, mini basketball hoops and items for the little kids to push ride on! There is also a pool to do laps and a gym with equipment, but I'm unsure if those cost extra. You can do birthday parties here! Check the website for additional information!! They do have 2 spots where you can get snacks and picnic tables to eat! Overall this was a very solid experience and we will happily be back!

Perfect indoor park for toddlers during the long winter months but can be super busy.read more

This is a cute hidden spot in Mankato. I'm sure it's breathtaking when the water levels are high…read more Unfortunately, we visited during a drought so it was basically a trickle. There is a small parking lot, a walking path, and the bridge overlooks the falls.

On our way to Minneopa state park we did a quick search for other waterfalls in the area and…read moreMinnemishinona popped up. We took the quick detour to check it out. The park was much smaller than we expected and it may be easy to miss if you do t know it's there. There is a small dirt/gravel parking with a seating pavilion. On the other side of the path, there is a large field area with picnic tables scattered around and lots of shade. There is a very short trail to a bridge overlooking the falls. The falls were smaller than expected but still a nice view. It was hard to tell if there were paths and trails where you could make your way down to the creek but access directly to the falls was not an option. Lots of signs and fences marking it off because the drop is significant. If your exploring and driving past, it makes a nice roadside stop but not one I would say is worth a special trip.