Beaver Creek Valley State Park

About Beaver Creek Valley State Park

Beaver Creek Valley State Park is located in the Blufflands in southeastern Minnesota and is known for its large spring that flows into Beaver Creek, one of Minnesota's most popular trout streams. Brown trout and brown trout live in this stream, as do many other trout species such as whitefish, salmon and blue fish.

In spring, the wildflowers that cover the wooded hills and valleys attract birds that nest in the park, as well as deer, elk, coyotes and other wildlife.

Beaver Creek Valley State Park is located in the Blufflands Landscape Region and the rushing stream lulls campers to sleep.

Beaver Creek Valley State Park in the Blufflands Landscape Region is a nature lover's paradise and offers a variety of natural communities. The valley is covered with a mixture of maple, walnut, boxwood and oak, which represents the valley. Overlooking the slopes above the park, savannas occupy parts of the south and west, oak savannas to the north and east, and a large number of pines.

The park is located on the eastern edge of the Blufflands Landscape Region, north of Beaver Creek Valley State Park. This area covers an area that has remained unaffected by recent ice advances, with the exception of a few small areas in the south and west.

As glaciers recede, streams of meltwater flow into streams and rivers, digging deep, jagged valleys. The rock walls are covered with sandstone and sandstones, which are located between sand dunes and were deposited 450 - 500 million years ago by an inland sea.

A wide variety of plant species contributes to a wide variety of animal species, and many different bird species, reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey and mammals can be observed in the park. An interesting animal that lives in and around the parks is the rattlesnake, which is rarely seen. If you encounter one, leave it alone; it poses little threat to visitors and is one of the rarest snakes in California.

Archaeological research suggests that the valley was once an Indian village, and archaeological research suggests that it was once an "Indian village." Bird watchers flock to the park to see the prized Acadian fly-catcher and other birds of prey. From 90 South, take State Highway 76 24 miles and then take the exit at the parking lot of Beavers Creek Valley State Park and head south.