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Recreation in Houston County, Minn.
Houston County excels in the outdoor recreation department, no matter the season. Fishing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and golf courses are just a few options to keep you plenty busy.
Trails
Beaver Creek Valley State Park
15954 Cty Rd 1, Caledonia
(507) 724-2107Hidden Bluffs Resort
22885 Cty Rd 19, Spring Grove
(507) 498-5880La Crescent Eagles Bluff Park
La CrescentLa Crescent Vetsch Park
La CrescentMoney Creek & Vinegar Ridge Recreation Area
Houston area
(507) 724-2107Norwegian Ridge Birding & Nature Trails
101 5th Ave SE, Spring GroveOak Ridge/Wet Bark Recreational Area
Houston area
(507) 724-2107Outback Ranch
7750 Tt Rd, Houston
(507) 896-5550Reno Horse Campground
Brownsville area
(507) 724-2107Sawmill Horse & Bike Trailhead
Spring GroveTrailhead Root River Bike Trail
215 W. Plum, HoustonWinnebago Springs
19708 Camp Winnebago Rd, Caledonia
(507) 724-2351
Educational nature activities
Brownsville Wildlife Overlook
14286 Great River Rd, Brownsville
Tundra Swan viewing point, Oct.-Nov.International Owl Center
126 E. Cedar, Houston
(507) 896-6957Houston County History Hunt
County-wide self-led scavenger hunt. Print your guidebook and map from website, or pick up from any Houston County library.Houston Nature Center
215 W. Plum, Houston
(507) 896-4668Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
Houston area
(651) 259-5800
Golf & Disc golf Courses
Ferndale Country Club
23239 Hwy 16, Rushford
(507) 864-7626Ma Cal Grove Golf Course
15939 Hwy 76/44, Caledonia
(507) 725-2733Pine Creek Golf Course
3815 N. Pine Creek Rd, La Crescent
(507) 895-2410Trollskogen Park Disc Golf Course
216 3rd Ave SW, Spring Grove
(507) 498-5221Twin Creeks Mini Golf, Disc Golf & Driving Range
248 Twin Creeks Dr, Hokah
(507) 894-8633Valley High Golf Club
9203 Mound Prairie Dr, Houston
(507) 894-4444
City Parks & Playgrounds
Caledonia North Park
Located at north end of Kingston St.Caledonia Veteran’s Memorial Park
Located at East High & North 1st Streets, next to Caledonia Aquatic Center.Caledonia Gazebo Park
Located at East Lincoln & North Marshall Streets, behind City Auditorium and City Hall.Eitzen Ballpark & Playground
Located on Winnebago Ave, behind Eitzen Community Center.Hokah Como Falls Park
Entrance to Como Falls is located behind Hokah Fire Department; park in lot next to Fire Dept building.Hokah City Park
Located at Ash and 4th Streets.Houston Trailhead Park
215 Plum St, Houston
(507) 896-4668Houston City Park
Located at West Maple & South Lincoln Streets.Houston South Park
Located at the south end of Grant St.La Crescent John S. Harris Park
Small park with playground.Spring Grove Fest Building Playground
Located next to Spring Grove Fest Building, off North Division/3rd NE Streets.Spring Grove Roverud Park
A nature park featuring a paved walking path, located at 1st Street SW.Spring Grove Trollskogen Park
216 3rd Ave SW, Spring Grove
(507) 498-5221Spring Grove Viking Park
Small triangle park with gazebo located in the heart of town, at North Division Ave & Main St.
Fishing & Water Recreation
Beaver Creek Valley State Park Trout Fishing
15954 Cty 1, Caledonia
(507) 724-2107Caledonia Aquatic Center
623 E. High, Caledonia
(507) 725-3450La Crescent Aquatic Center
608 S. 7th St, La Crescent
(507) 895-8712Lawrence Lake Marina & Bait
8995 Lawrence Lake Ln, Brownsville
(507) 482-6615Rusty’s Fishing Charters
T-240, Brownsville
(507) 429-2875Rusty’s Icehouse Rentals
8995 Lawrence Lake Ln, Brownsville
(507) 450-5826Spring Grove Swim Center
600 Maple Dr, Spring Grove
(507) 498-7946Wildcat Landing + Campground
11011 MN-26, Brownsville
(507) 482-6250Winnebago Springs
19708 Camp Winnebago Rd, Caledonia
(507) 724-2351
Misc., Sports & Winter Recreation
Caledonia Hot Air Balloon Rally
Caledonia hosts two hot air balloon rallies every year. One in October (MEA weekend), and again the first weekend in December. Launch site is behind the Caledonia High School.Caledonia Winter Ice Skating
Manned by volunteers during winter months at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Contact the City Office with questions.Houston County Airport
Red Baron Flyers Club. Located on Highway 76, just south of Caledonia.La Crescent Community Ice Arena
520 S 14th St, La Crescent
(507) 895-4160La Crescent Old Hickory Ball Field
Jonathan Ln, La Crescent
Home of the Vintage Base Ball team, the Apple Jacks.MAAD Bowling Alley
114 Bissen, Caledonia
(507) 725-6223
Closed during summer months.Moonlight Hoot Scoot
Root River Trail, Houston
Annual night run/walk in mid-October, hosted by the International Owl Center.Root River Triathalon
Houston
Held on the third Saturday in May each year.Rusty’s Icehouse Rentals
8995 Lawrence Lake Ln, Brownsville
(507) 450-5826Spring Grove Winter Ice Skating
A lit ice skating rink is set up near the Fest Building playground during the winter. Kids also enjoy sledding & snowboarding down the “hill.”Snowmobile Trails
Houston County boasts some of the most scenic snowmobile trails in the state.