Whitetail Woods Regional Park

Hours: Daily, 5 a.m.-10 p.m.
Phone: 952-891-7000
Address: 17100 Station Trail, Farmington, MN 55024 (Driving directions)

Dakota County's 456-acre Whitetail Woods Regional Park is located in Empire Township in the center of Dakota County, one mile north of the Vermillion River.

The park is bordered by the Vermillion Highlands Modified Wildlife Management Area to the east and the Vermillion River Wildlife and Aquatic Management areas to the south. Privately owned property lies directly north of the park.  The University of Minnesota's UMORE Park is located to the northeast and east of the park.

Park access impacted by road construction

Currently, Highway 3 is closed to through traffic between 160^th St. and 170^th St. W. Please follow posted detour signage and use Biscayne Ave. to head south toward 170^th St W. to access Whitetail Woods Regional Park.

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Park Ordinance

Trail Conditions

Trails

• Whitetail Woods Trailhead

Attractions

• Empire Lake Shelter
• Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins
• Fawn Crossing Nature Play Area

Activities

​Spring, Summer & Fall Activities	​	​Winter Activities
Camper Cabins​	​	Camper Cabins
Dog On-Leash​	​	Cross Country Skiing​
Geocaching​	​	Dog On-L​eash
​Hammocking	​	​Hiking
​Hiking	​	​Sledding​
Nature Play	​	Snowshoeing​
Picnicking	​	​
Recreational Bonfire​	​	​