Spring Lake Park Reserve

​​​​Hours: Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. ​
Phone: 952-891-7000
Address: 8395 127th Street East, Hastings, MN 55033 (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​

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Road closure

Construction on Pine Bend Trail in Rosemount has closed road access to thru traffic west of Fahey Avenue through late September. To access the Fahey Trailhead, please plan to use Fahey Avenue from Highway 55. 

Park Ordinance

Trails

• Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead
• Fahey Trailhead​
  

Attractions

• Schaar’s Bluff Gathering 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​	​