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Minnehaha Falls – 2 Behind the frozen falls📷 Lorie Shaull, CC BY-SA 4.0

Minnehaha Falls

Minneapolis, MN

Nature

A 16 m waterfall in a city park near the Mississippi, made famous by Longfellow’s The Song of Hiawatha. Paid parking lots fill on summer weekends; stairs lead down to the creek below the falls.

Nearest town
Minneapolis, MN
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
44.9153, -93.2111

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Up the Mississippi to its source at Lake Itasca – 2 Behind the frozen falls© Lorie Shaull · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Up the Mississippi to its source at Lake Itasca

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Campsites nearby

  • Lebanon Hills Campground West LoopCampsite
    10 mi from Minnehaha Falls · 57 pitches
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Lebanon Hills Campground East LoopCampsite
    10 mi from Minnehaha Falls · 24 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bunker Hills CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Minnehaha Falls
    Waste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Afton State Park River SideCampsite
    22 mi from Minnehaha Falls
    TentsDrinking water
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Baker Park Reserve CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Minnehaha Falls · 200 pitches
    TentsElectricity
    OSMAdd to trip
  • lake auburn campgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Minnehaha Falls · 57 pitches
    TentsCaravansToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Minnesota · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Minnehaha Falls?

Minnehaha Falls is in Minneapolis, MN, at GPS 44.9153, -93.2111. It is about 41 mi from Red Wing.

Can you camp near Minnehaha Falls?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lebanon Hills Campground North Loop, about 10 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Minnehaha Falls?

Minnehaha Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Up the Mississippi to its source at Lake Itasca.

What is there to see near Minnehaha Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mill City Museum (5 mi), Historic Downtown Stillwater (22 mi), Interstate State Park (43 mi) and SPAM Museum (87 mi).

When is the best time to visit Minnehaha Falls?

The most pleasant months are usually June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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