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)
Admission and parking: Free

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.

Maps: Summer Map Winter Map Camper Cabins Map All Seasons Map

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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
• Whitetail Woods Sledding Hill

Activities

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