Blue Mounds Tipis

Closed — Closed for the season. Tipis are typically available May through October.

About

Blue Mounds Tipis offer a unique camping experience in one of Minnesota's most distinctive state parks. Located in Rock County in the southwest corner of Minnesota, these canvas tipis are styled after traditional Plains Indian shelters and provide spacious accommodations for up to six campers. Each tipi is 18 feet in diameter and includes a cedar deck inside. The tipis are situated in the cart-in campground area of Blue Mounds State Park, a 1,500-acre prairie park known for its dramatic Sioux quartzite cliff that rises 100 feet from the plains. The park is home to Minnesota's first state-owned bison herd, which grazes on the prairie grasslands. Visitors can also find blooming prickly pear cactus in June and July, and prairie grasses that sway in the wind. The park's main campground provides flush toilets, showers, and a dump station during the camping season. Tipi guests should bring sleeping pads, cots, or air mattresses, as well as mosquito netting. Open flames including campfires and candles are not permitted inside the tipis. The structures are not sealed like modern tents and have no electricity.

Directions

From Luverne, Minnesota, drive north on US-75 for approximately 5 miles. Turn east onto County Road 20 and continue for 1 mile to reach the park entrance.

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