Minneopa State Park

Minneopa State Park is located just west of Mankato on highway 68. It is divided into two sections by highway 68. The northern section is the larger of the two and follows the Minnesota River. In the larger section you can camp, hike, and even venture out to Seppmann Mill, a 19th-century windmill that is well worth the hike.

Minneopa Falls are located on the southern side of the park- the smaller side. Minneopa is a word that comes from the Dakota language and is interpreted to mean "water falling twice"- which perfectly describes the waterfalls at Minneopa Creek. A smaller, wider falls comes first, while a more narrow, but much higher falls drops the water down into the valley.