Upper Minneopa Falls
Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 20 ft (6 m)
- Location
- Blue Earth County, Minnesota
- Access status
- Short state park walk; vehicle permit required
- The walk
- About 0.18 mile one way to the waterfalls area
- Ground & access
- Cement, dirt and steep stairs.
The upper falls of Minneopa Creek drops 7 to 10 feet just above the larger lower falls. Park in the falls area of Minneopa State Park off Blue Earth County Road 69, not the separate bison and mill area off Highway 68. A short walk leads to the upper viewing area by the creek; steep stairs continue down toward the lower falls.
Plan your visit
Minneopa State Park falls area parking off Blue Earth County Road 69 to the upper falls viewing area
The Minnesota DNR park map lists the Waterfalls Area as 0.18 miles one-way (3 city blocks).
Cement, dirt and steep stairs.
Where to start
Falls area parking off Blue Earth County Road 69 in Minneopa State Park.
Timing & water
Park open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, per the park map. Minneopa Creek is not recommended for swimming.
Before you go
A Minnesota state park vehicle permit is required; the park map says to buy it at the park office or self-pay station.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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