Carley State Park
Matt C.
Reviewed Sep. 7, 2020

A hidden Gem

A very small, but great state park right by the more-touristy-Whitewater state park. We lucked out with booking a group site for Labor Day weekend at the last minute. There are two group sites that share one vault toilet. Site #2 is further down a path with 4 picnic tables and room for 4-5 tents. The site is right at the park border, with farm land/prairie just on the other Side of the trees.

Hiking was great with plenty of hills along the whitewater river, as well as a few places to jump in the VERY cold river. Highly recommend this park - and only 1.5 hours from Mpls! Only downside is there is no firewood within the park, so plan ahead there.

SiteGroup Site 2
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Carley State Park by Matt C., September 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Carley State Park by Matt C., September 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Carley State Park by Matt C., September 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Carley State Park by Matt C., September 7, 2020
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