State Park · Minnesota, United States
Frontenac State Park
Frontenac State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 2,226 acres (901 ha), established in 1957.
State Park · Minnesota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Goodhue, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 2,226 acres (901 ha) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Coordinates | 44.5075° N, 92.3264° 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 Frontenac State Park
Frontenac State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, on the Mississippi River 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Red Wing. The park is notable both for its history and for its birdwatching opportunities. The centerpiece of the park is a 430-foot-high (130 m), 3-mile-long (4.8 km) steep limestone bluff overlooking Lake Pepin, a natural widening of the Mississippi. The bluff is variously called Garrard's Bluff or Point No-Point, the latter name coming from riverboat captains because of the optical illusion that it protruded into the Mississippi River.
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 | Red Wing, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 10 miles southeast of Red Wing |
Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 51.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Frontenac State Park?
Frontenac State Park is in Minnesota, United States (44.5075° N, 92.3264° W).
When was Frontenac State Park established?
Frontenac State Park was established in 1957, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Frontenac State Park?
Frontenac State Park covers 2,226 acres (901 ha).
How do I get to Frontenac State Park?
The nearest town is Red Wing, Minnesota. about 10 miles southeast of Red Wing.
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/Frontenac_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).