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Nerstrand Big Woods Campground

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Pitches & accommodation

Pitches51

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Capacity51
Drinking water
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Dump station

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Hidden Falls
Hidden FallsWaterfalls

Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park is a state park of Minnesota, US, northeast of Faribault just outside the small town of Nerstrand. The park derives its name from the Big Woods, a large, contiguous forested area covering much of southeast Minnesota prior to the 1840s, when European settlers began to establish farms in the territory, and from Nedstrand in Tysvær Municipality, Norway, of which Nerstra

0.7 km · ~8 min walkDirections ↗
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Nerstrand Big Woods State ParkParks & play

Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park is a state park of Minnesota, US, northeast of Faribault just outside the small town of Nerstrand. The park derives its name from the Big Woods, a large, contiguous forested area covering much of southeast Minnesota prior to the 1840s, when European settlers began to establish farms in the territory, and from Nedstrand in Tysvær Municipality, Norway, of which Nerstr

0.7 km · ~8 min walkDirections ↗
Caron Park FallsWaterfalls5.7 km · ~13 min driveDirections ↗
Prairie Creek Woods SNAParks & play6.2 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗
Kenyon Area Historical Society at the Gunderson House
Kenyon Area Historical Society at the Gunderson HouseAttractions

Kenyon ( KEN-yən) is a city in southwestern Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, located along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. It was founded in 1856 and named in honor of Kenyon College. It is known for the Boulevard of roses on main street, which is the namesake of the town festival "Rosefest" held every August. The population was 1,894 at the 2020 census.

17 km · ~24 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Nerstrand Big Woods Campground?

Nerstrand Big Woods Campground charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Nerstrand Big Woods Campground?

Reservations: yes.

Is there drinking water at Nerstrand Big Woods Campground?

Yes, drinking water is available.

Are showers available at Nerstrand Big Woods Campground?

Yes, showers are available.

Are there electrical hookups at Nerstrand Big Woods Campground?

Yes, electrical hookups are available.

Is there an RV dump station at Nerstrand Big Woods Campground?

Yes, there's a sanitary dump station.

How many sites does Nerstrand Big Woods Campground have?

Nerstrand Big Woods Campground has around 51 pitches.

Who runs Nerstrand Big Woods Campground?

Nerstrand Big Woods Campground is operated by Minnesota DNR.

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