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Charles A. Lindbergh State Park is a Minnesota state park near Little Falls, covering 576 acres. Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. It offers camping or lodging. Entry needs a state park vehicle permit, $7 for a day, as the DNR fees page said on October 19, 2026.
- 576acres
- Little Fallsmailing town
- Yesovernight stays
- $7day vehicle permit
- Camping
- Historic site
- Picnicking
- Spring wildflowers
- Mississippi River
- Great family reunion park
Plan It in Three Lines
- Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Cost: a $7 one-day vehicle permit or a $35 year-round permit, per the DNR fees page of October 19, 2026; confirm before you go.
- Pets: leashed (six feet or shorter) outside buildings, lodging and beaches, per the DNR rules page; park-specific limits are listed below.
About The Park
The DNR describes it: Located on the Mississippi River, Charles A. Lindbergh State Park offers visitors a wooded campground, hiking trails, and a quaint picnic area. The picnic area includes a historic Work Projects Administration (WPA) picnic shelter and a stone water tower.
Wildlife. The Mississippi River provides habitat for waterfowl such as mallard, teal, wood duck, mergansers, goldeneye and Canada geese. Other common wildlife sited in the park include bald eagle, fox, white-tailed deer, raccoons, owls, and hawks.
History. The park is named after Charles A. Lindbergh Sr. Congressman Lindbergh served Central Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1907 to 1917. His son Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.
Geology. This area was formed by glaciers some 100,000 to 10,000 years ago. The park is located on a till plain, a flat area where unsorted clay, sand, gravel and boulders were deposited.
Visit Facts
- Address1615 Lindbergh Drive South Little Falls, MN 56345
- Phone320-616-2525
- Park hoursDaily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Park office hoursDuring the off-season, the office is rarely staffed. Phone messages will be answered within a few days depending on staffing. For faster service, call Crow Wing State Park (218.825.3075) for assistance.
- Emailc/o crowwing.statepark@state.mn.us
- Park GPS point45.95886, -94.38815 (DNR printed coordinates)
- Official pageDNR page for Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
Trails
| Season | Trail type | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Hiking | — | Seven miles of trails wind through the park with some running along the creek and river. |
| Summer | Paved Bike | 1.4 miles | The Camp Ripley/Veterans State Trail connects the state park to Mill Park. |
| Winter | Snowshoe | — | Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the park. |
| Winter | Other | — | The park has three miles of winter hiking trails. |
Camping and Lodging
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites | — | The park has 38 wooded drive-in sites available seasonally. |
| Electric Sites | — | The park has 15 electric sites available seasonally. |
| RV Length Limit | — | The max RV length is 50 feet. Length is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed. |
| Cart-in Sites | — | The park has two cart-in sites along the creek one-quarter mile from parking. |
| Group Camp | — | The park's group camp accommodates up to 30 people and has picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. Water is available in the main campground next to the group camp. Only tents are allowed in the group camp. |
Reservations go through the DNR system; start from the park page.
On The Water
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Source | — | The park sits along the Mississippi River. |
| Boat Access | — | The boat access is south of the park along Highway 52. |
Other Recreation
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Picnic Area | — | The park has an accessible picnic area. |
| Picnic Shelter | — | The enclosed, accessible picnic shelter within the picnic area has a fireplace and electricity. Call the park to reserve. Enclosed shelter with a fireplace and electricity. Call the park to reserve. |
| Playground | — | The playground within the picnic area has swings and a slide. |
| Volleyball | — | The picnic area has volleyball nets. Check out equipment at ranger station. |
| Horseshoes | — | The picnic area has horseshoe stakes. Check out equipment at the ranger station. |
| Warming House | — | The enclosed, accessible picnic shelter becomes a warming house in winter. |
Amenities
| Type | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ranger Station | — | Visit the ranger station for vehicle permits or to check out volleyball and horseshoe equipment. |
| Visitor Center | — | The accessible visitor center is available seasonally. It's located in the historic site, across from the ranger station. |
| Historic Site | — | The Charles A. Lindbergh House is operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. |
| Rentals | — | Canoe rentals are available from the ranger station. Fishing kits (rod, reel, stocked tackle box), birding kits, and kids discovery kits (activities and stories for ages 5-12) are available to check out for free from the ranger station. |
| Firewood | — | Purchase firewood at the ranger station or through Yodel. Gathering firewood in state parks is not allowed. Burn approved firewood only. |
Pets and Permits
Statewide, the DNR rules page says pets are welcome in state parks on a leash six feet or shorter, attended at all times; only service animals are allowed in buildings, lodging, tours and beach areas. A vehicle permit costs $7 a day or $35 a year (DNR fees page, read October 19, 2026). See the parks passport page for the full price list.
Directions
The park entrance is located one mile southwest of Little Falls on Lindbergh Drive South.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Directions.
Nearby Places
- Crow Wing State ParkState Park, about 21 miles away in a straight line
- Mille Lacs Kathio State ParkState Park, about 34 miles away in a straight line
- Cuyuna Country State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area, about 41 miles away in a straight line
- Father Hennepin State ParkState Park, about 45 miles away in a straight line
- Lake Carlos State ParkState Park, about 45 miles away in a straight line
- Lake Maria State ParkState Park, about 50 miles away in a straight line
What We Could Not Verify
- Current alerts, closures, trail and campground conditions: they change daily. Read the DNR park page before you go.
- County: the DNR page does not state it, so we do not print one.
- Fees for lodging and group sites, and day-by-day availability: set by the DNR reservation system.
- Permit prices were read on October 19, 2026 and the DNR page shows no effective date.
- The map point is the park’s printed coordinate, not a verified entrance.
More in Central Lakes & St. Cloud
- Mille Lacs Lake
- Crow Wing State Park
- Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
- Father Hennepin State Park
- Glacial Lakes State Park
- Glendalough State Park
- Lake Carlos State Park
- Lake Maria State Park
- Maplewood State Park
- Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
- Events in Central Lakes & St. Cloud
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Charles A. Lindbergh State Park?
It is near Little Falls, Minnesota. The DNR address is 1615 Lindbergh Drive South Little Falls, MN 56345.
How much does it cost to visit Charles A. Lindbergh State Park?
A one-day vehicle permit is $7 and a year-round permit is $35 on the DNR fees page we read on October 19, 2026. Check the fees page before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park?
Pets are welcome on a leash six feet or shorter outside buildings, lodging, tours and beach areas, per the DNR rules page. The park page states no extra limits we could read.
Sources
- Charles A. Lindbergh State Park (DNR Recreation Compass data) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota state park fees (DNR) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota state park rules (DNR) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.