Spring Lake Park Reserve

​​​​​​Hours: Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. ​
Phone: 952-891-7000
Address: 8395 127th St. E., Hastings​ (Driving directions)
Admission and parking: Free

Enjoy the feel of northern Minnesota from this scenic park that overlooks the Mississippi River.

A rest stop along the Great River Road, Spring Lake Park Reserve is the "hidden jewel" of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.

​​Maps: Summer Map Winte​r Map​

For geo-enabled maps, download Dakota County Parks maps on the Avenza app.

​ Park Ordinance

Trails

• Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead
• Fahey Trailhead​
  

Attractions

• Schaar’s Bluff Gathe​ring Center
• Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center
• Archery Picnic Shelter
• East Picnic Shelter
• West Picnic Shelter
• Community Garden Plots 
  
• Bison Prairie​
  

Activities

​Spring, Summer & Fall Activities​	​Winter Activities
Archery​ (pass required)	Cross-Country Skiing​ (pass required)
Dog On-Leash​	Dog On-Leash
Gardening​ (pass required)	Hiking
Geocaching​	​Ski Skating​
​Hammocking	​Snowshoeing
Hiking​	​
Horseshoes​	​
Hunting​	​
​Picnicking	​
​Play Areas	​
Recreational Bonfire​	​