Hidden Falls Regional Park

Category: Park in St Paul, Minnesota

Address: 1313 Hidden Falls Dr, St Paul, MN 55116, USA

Phone: +16516325111

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 6AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6AM–10PM

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

Ian N.

Jul 27, 2022

Interesting and pretty park on the side of the Mississippi River. Sometimes it’s very busy. Typically it’s busier in the Minneapolis side than this side. The trees are beautiful sticking out from the ground.

Ben Norton

Jul 5, 2022

A good place for skipping rocks, and a great place for skipping-rocks! Some of the ones I found even had interesting fossilized material. I didn’t get in the river myself, but it was very peaceful and cool, and lots of people enjoyed swimming in it while I was there. There are plenty of shaded forest trails good for a short hike, and the wide, asphalt path is good for running, as long as you don’t mind the sun. I encountered a wide variety of wildlife while hiking, including woodpeckers, chipmunks, gray squirrels, red-breasted robins, and even a handsome garter snake! As you walk, make sure not to squish the many interesting bugs going about their business on the forest floor. Despite the general abundance of critters, I encountered very few mosquitoes and flies, although I can only speak for my one visit in early July. Overall, an impressively natural park for being only 15 minutes by car from the airport! I did find a large, serrated kitchen knife in the shallows, but that seemed like a fluke.

Dorothee Dionne

Jun 23, 2022

Beautiful lots of trails off the beaten path good hiking hills took a swim after reaching the falls no one is here jus me and nature

randy mcmannama

Jun 16, 2022

It was kind of a waste of my time going there. No signage and lots of mosquitoes. We went in the middle of June but going another time of year would be better. We did enjoy our walk along the river and there was pleanty of free parking.

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Questions & Answers

Is it a long walk to the falls? Suitable for kids?

Nadine | Jun 3, 2020
Wesley Braker | Jun 4, 2020

Easy walk to the falls from either up from the park parking lot or down from River Road. The path is wide and easy to follow.

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When is a good time to go during fall?

Len | Jun 3, 2020
Steve Davis | Jun 4, 2020

I go until i cant walk down the trail. It is gorgeous there in the winter as well.

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Does this place have a bbq and pavilion?

Angelique Larson | Jun 4, 2019
Violet Mason | Jun 5, 2019

Yes

How do we find the hidden falls from the parking lot?

Randy Hoffmann | Jun 4, 2019
Nicole Morgan | Jun 5, 2019

Walk beside the road that took you down to the park. You'll find the path right past the bathroom buildings.

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Is the parking lot open yet?

Brian's Custom Tackle | Jun 4, 2019
Thomas Gergen | Jun 5, 2019

It should be unless there is some flooding.

Is the parking lot open in the winter?

Alice Petty | Jun 4, 2019
Nora Smith | Jun 5, 2019

There are at least 2 parking spots but the problem is today would be pretty steep its downhill all the way

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Can this park be used as a place to get married?

Kaytlynn Griem | Jun 4, 2019
Joel Abrahamson | Jun 5, 2019

The last time I was there, I saw a wedding party.

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Where is the large firepit?

Ryan Henriott | Jun 4, 2019
Matt Jones | Jun 5, 2019

In the woods down by the river.

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Can you have a bonfire here?

Peter Schmidt | Jun 4, 2018
Charles Kobernat | Jun 5, 2018

There are two designated fire pits for open fires. That said, fires on the beach are common.

Can I have a gathering in the open field with a small canopy setup? Do I need a permit ?

Roots of Ruth | Aug 7, 2021
eric rutherford | Aug 8, 2021

Yes I see gathering all the time. No I don't think you need a permit, but you can call parks and recreation to verify.

ARE THE PICNIC TABLES AVAILABLE STILL AT HIDDEN FALLS. OR DO THEY TAKE THEM OUT?

Bruce Blumenthal | Jun 3, 2021
Jennifer Skuza | Jun 4, 2021

Yes. There are tables in the shelter and in the green space.

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Is any wifi service in the area?

Steve Crooks | Jun 3, 2021
Alfonso Rivera | Jun 4, 2021

I don't think wifi is available, and cell service is not the best when close to the river.

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ANYONE KNOW IF PUBLIC BATHROOMS ARE OPEN<

Bruce Blumenthal | Jun 3, 2021
Jack Mueller | Jun 4, 2021

Just poop on a tree

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Do they give you a map?

Nadine | Jun 3, 2020
Holly Hoffmaster | Jun 4, 2020

No map is given to you, but I remember seeing a map or two along the trail.

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Is this park ,and more specifically the path to the falls, stroller friendly?

brigitte biro | Jun 3, 2020
Salika Pao | Jun 4, 2020

Its a rough path. Loose gravel path.

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Any idea when the park will open from the flooding, best guess?

Dennis Kolm | Jun 4, 2019
Catrina Chamberlin | Jun 5, 2019

I think that maybe by the of the week if the weather is good

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Is it still gated off/closed to drive down into the parking lot?

Brian's Custom Tackle | Jun 4, 2019
Peter Beckel | Jun 5, 2019

Yes. ... Water is still too high

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when will the park be open? Specifically the Magoffin Ave Entrance.

LaMonte Scrabeck | Jun 4, 2019
Jack Daniels | Jun 5, 2019

Once the high river flooding seizes

Is the fishing place open today? Can we go fishing today ?

Koe Reh | Jun 4, 2019
Charles Davis | Jun 5, 2019

I seriously doubt it. The flooding signs are still up and it's locked up at the entrances

Do they have bbq

Angelique Larson | Jun 4, 2019
Tom Smith-Myott | Jun 5, 2019

No food service. They have grills to use.

Can you swim

AbbaGail Landero Ramirez | Jun 4, 2019
Emily Walker | Jun 5, 2019

Yes but it is at your own risk. Year to year the current varies so be careful. Usually there is a significantly stronger current.

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Is the park wheelchair accessible?

Jane Downes | Jun 4, 2019
Aaron Thompson | Jun 5, 2019

Yes

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Can you swim here?

Brightstar Zamora | Jun 4, 2019
Carla J Magnuson | Jun 5, 2019

Sometimes people will wade. But current strong so there are better choices for swimming. Also water high so what shore there is usually is underwater.

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Are there water faucets anywhere in the park?

Ralph Pohl | Jun 4, 2019
Steve Davis | Jun 5, 2019

Yes

Can you camp here ?

Andrea Baltazar | Jun 4, 2019
Jeremy “Jay” MountainJohnson | Jun 5, 2019

No, its against the park ordinance.

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Can you fish at hidden falls?

William Bell | Jun 4, 2019
kallatta smooth | Jun 5, 2019

Yes

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Are there park bbq grills or we would need to bring our own?

Phoua Vue | Jun 4, 2018
kallatta smooth | Jun 5, 2018

Yes, not sure how many

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Easiet way to find the hidden water fall and parking spots?

Lis Vaj | Jun 4, 2018
kallatta smooth | Jun 5, 2018

Once there follow the signs plenty of parking

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Can I take my senior photos here?

Tiffany Richards | Jun 4, 2018
Jeremy “Jay” MountainJohnson | Jun 5, 2018

Yes, lots of people do that here. It's a public city park.

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