Kilen Woods State Park is a beautiful natural retreat located in Lakefield, Minnesota. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Drifting Sands region, this state park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages. Whether you're looking to hike through peaceful trails, camp under the stars, or simply enjoy nature at your own pace, Kilen Woods State Park provides an ideal setting for outdoor adventures.
**What Makes Kilen Woods Special:**
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Kilen Woods State Park is a family-friendly destination that encourages visitors to explore and enjoy nature. The park also hosts seasonal events and programs throughout the year, providing educational and entertaining experiences for all ages. Additionally, its proximity to other nearby attractions makes it an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area.
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Kilen Woods State Park invites you to experience its natural beauty and outdoor activities, ensuring a memorable visit for everyone who comes to explore.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
Very nice state park, trails were nicely maintained and fairly easy to follow. Large parking area and no trash to be seen.
Such a beautiful area to walk around so many trails. No matter the time of year. Let alone being able to camp there beside...
We went RV camping in the middle of September. Very nice state park. New clean bathrooms and showers. Great place for stargazing. Lots of trails with pretty overlooks and through woods. A couple of trails were closed for maintenance and a bridge was out but overall things were maintained. Campsite was set up backwards, very close to the road and felt like we were sharing it with the neighbor. No water or dump station.
We were pleasantly surprised by how much this state park has to offer! Quiet campground (as typical, some campsites are more private than others), large oak trees, fantastic showers, beautiful hike (trail is well maintained), gorgeous views of the Des Moines River, and a nice loop for kiddos to ride their bikes. This is a relaxing park, and we will be back! There is no dump station, but the park has a list of nearby (sort of?) dump stations. We caught the park ranger only because there was a wedding at the park during our stay. He said the park is in a transitional phase and merchandise will be available to purchase online hopefully in a year or so. The office did not have anything for sale.
Absolutely enjoyed this little park! We decided to take a surprise camping trip here and got a couple great spots (#8 and #9). Since no electric spots were open, we just tent camped. However, we will for sure be back with our camper since we are only an hour away. They do not have a dump station though! We might just have to fill up in Mankato or find a campground nearby. The hiking trails were very nice. Kind of up and down with some hills so be prepared for that. Lots of different birds to spot as well. The entire area (including campground) is also very buggy. Make sure to bring some head mosquito nets. You may look silly, but it seriously helps a bunch!