About Whitewater State Park
Of the 75 state parks in Minnesota, Whitewater State Park is one of the most popular. More than 350,000 visitors are attracted each year to the picturesque bluffs, blue-ribbon trout streams, beautiful year-round campsites, and educational programs for all ages. One of the oldest Minnesota State Parks, Whitewater was established in 1919 in order to protect the natural resources in the scenic Whitewater River Valley. The Dakota named the river Minneiska, "white water" because the river turned milky white in the spring as high water eroded light-colored clay deposits along its banks.
Whitewater State Park CCC / WPA / Rustic Style historic resources are architecturally significant as an outstanding collection of buildings and structures featuring native limestone construction. The 29 Rustic Style buildings and structures within the Whitewater State Park Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Park Stats 2,733 acres 350,000 annual visits Best time to contact the park: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |