Flandrau State Park Park
Small state park around a clear-water river
Flandrau State Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Flandrau State Park#
Flandrau State Park is reachable via local Minnesota state highways. The nearest towns provide basic services and directions to the park entrance; driving is the most practical access.
Tips for Visiting Flandrau State Park#
- The park is small and best for a short picnic-and-walk visit rather than an extended backcountry trip.
- Check local trail maps for the small interpretive loop that goes by the bluff and the river overlook.
- The best photographic light is late afternoon when the river valley warms and contrasts with the shaded forest.
Best Time to Visit Flandrau State Park#
Best in spring through autumn for accessible trails and river views.
Spring-Autumn
April-October · 40-80°F (4-27°C)
Pleasant for day hikes and riverside views; insect activity increases in summer.
Winter
November-March · 10-40°F (-12-4°C)
Snowshoeing possible but trail maintenance is limited.
Weather & Climate near Flandrau State Park#
Climate
Flandrau State Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (737 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 25
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -16° - -6° | -18° | 17 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -12° - -2° | -14° | 17 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -5° - 5° | -5° | 50 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 14° | 5° | 66 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 22° | 15° | 85 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 27° | 20° | 109 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 29° | 23° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 98 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 23° | 16° | 72 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 16° | 7° | 56 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -5° - 5° | -5° | 46 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -13° - -3° | -14° | 20 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |