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Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park


Map of Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park

9940 Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Mailing Address:
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
c/o Parks Division
10191 St. Croix Trail South
Hastings, MN 55033
651-430-8240



Located at State Highway 61/10 and County Road 19 on E. Pt. Douglas Road So. in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Directions

  • From US Highway 61/10, exit at County Road 19. Follow County Road 19 north to the service road north of the highway. Turn right (south) on the service road. Turn left into the park entrance.
  • From County Road 19 heading south, turn left at the service road to the north of US Highway 61. Turn left into the park entrance.
Park Hours are 7:00 a.m. until one-half hour after sunset.

Vehicle Permits are required on all vehicles entering the park. Permits can be purchased by depositing the permit fee into the envelope and payment box located at the entrance of the park. Please follow the instructions on the envelope.

Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park consists of 506 acres of hills and dramatic, heavily wooded ravines with occasional clearings of old field and prairie. This varied topography and landscape types means that its slopes receive different sun exposures. This creates an unusual variety of vegetation and habitats. Look for grouse, ermine, cottontail rabbits, deer and a number of bird species, including the pileated woodpecker.


Developed areas of this Regional Park offer the following facilities:

- Fishing Pier
- Picnic Shelter
- Play area
- Trails (Cross-Country Ski)
- Trails (Paved)
- Trails (Turf Hiking)

Note: Mountain bikes and horses are not allowed in this park.




 

Picnic Shelter

Picnic Shelter

There is 1 reservable picnic shelter available in this park
  • Pets are not allowed
  • All vehicles must display a valid Washington County Parks vehicle permit
  • Water may not be available after October 1
  • A 100-gallon beverage cooling tank can be rented when you rent a shelter (ice is NOT included)

Picnic Shelter Amenities:

  • Shelter size is 1,640 sq. ft.
  • Parking capacity for 80 cars
  • Rustic restrooms available year-round
  • One 36"x36" charcoal grill
  • One electric outlet
  • One six-foot serving counter
  • Picnic tables
  • Water spigot
Picnic Shelter / Vehicle Fees
Reservation Information


 

Fishing


Fishing Pier

Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park has a fishing pier that was installed in 2006. The pier is located on the east side of Ravine Lake near the picnic shelter and play area. The pier is also near the paved trail that runs through the center of the park. Parking, drinking water (summer), and restrooms are available nearby.


Minnesota DNR Lake Information


 

Cross-Country Ski Trails


Seven miles of this regional park's trail system have been designated for cross-country ski use. The ski trails are part of a four-mile ravine that provide skiers with 150 feet of elevation change.  The slopes can be steep, and are most suitable for intermediate to advanced skiers.  A Minnesota Ski Pass is required for those skiers age 16 and above.  This pass can not be purchased in the park, however, they are available wherever Minnesota DNR licenses are sold.

A picnic shelter with rustic restrooms is also available.

For the safety and enjoyment of all park visitors, please follow all park regulations and use basic trail etiquette.

  • Be courteous to other trail users
  • Leave the ski trail in good shape.  Snowmobiles, hiking boots, sleds and snowshoes all destroy ski trails and are not allowed
  • Skiers must follow one-way trails in the proper direction
  • Ski skating is allowed on designated loops only
  • Leave your pet at home - they are not allowed on the ski trails
  • Place litter in the parks's waste containers - not on the trail
  • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed
Winter Trail Map



Cottage Grove Ravine Park...


Summer Trail Map

Winter Trail Brochure

2007 Park Master Plan


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