State Park · Minnesota, United States
Carley State Park
Carley State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 209 acres (85 ha), established in 1949.
State Park · Minnesota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Wabasha, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 209 acres (85 ha) |
| Established | 1949 |
| Coordinates | 44.1164° N, 92.1758° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Carley State Park
Carley State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Rochester and about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Plainview in Wabasha County. It is used for picnics, camping, hiking, and other outdoor recreation. It is known for the bluebell flowers that bloom there every spring. It is located in the Driftless Area of Minnesota. This is an area that escaped glaciation during the last ice age, i.e. the Wisconsinian glaciation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Rochester, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 15 miles northeast of Rochester |
Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 73.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Carley State Park?
Carley State Park is in Minnesota, United States (44.1164° N, 92.1758° W).
When was Carley State Park established?
Carley State Park was established in 1949, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Carley State Park?
Carley State Park covers 209 acres (85 ha).
How do I get to Carley State Park?
The nearest town is Rochester, Minnesota. about 15 miles northeast of Rochester.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carley_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).