State Park · Minnesota, United States
Split Rock Creek State Park
Split Rock Creek State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 947 acres (383 ha), established in 1937.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Pipestone, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 947 acres (383 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Coordinates | 43.8978° N, 96.3642° 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 Split Rock Creek State Park
Split Rock Creek State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, located in Ihlen, or just south of Pipestone. The Works Progress Administration built a dam in 1938 to create a lake, which provided an opportunity for water recreation in an area of the state with few natural lakes. The dam was constructed of Sioux Quartzite, a hard red rock widely found in the area. A nearby bridge, Split Rock Creek Bridge, was also built by the WPA of Sioux quartzite in 1938. The bridge carries County Road 54 over the creek. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Minnesota Masonry-Arch Highway Bridges MPS.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Pipestone, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just south of Pipestone |
Airports near this park
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- Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) · Sioux Falls, United States · 28.6 miles away
- Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) · Watertown, United States · 80.3 miles away
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) · Sioux City, United States · 103.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Split Rock Creek State Park?
Split Rock Creek State Park is in Minnesota, United States (43.8978° N, 96.3642° W).
When was Split Rock Creek State Park established?
Split Rock Creek State Park was established in 1937, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Split Rock Creek State Park?
Split Rock Creek State Park covers 947 acres (383 ha).
How do I get to Split Rock Creek State Park?
The nearest town is Pipestone, Minnesota. just south of Pipestone.
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/Split_Rock_Creek_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).