Carley State Park in MN -- Camping

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Carley State Park in MN

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3.4 mi from Plainview

Maps 1,002 ft
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Setting

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Compact 209-acre park in the Driftless Area near Plainview, set in a steep, rugged valley of the Whitewater River with hardwood forests and limestone bedrock. Renowned for spring bluebells and a native grove of white pines towering over the valley floor. Hardwood forest supports deer, foxes, beavers, and varied birdlife. Facilities for picnicking, camping, and hiking; trail observation platform overlooks the river and pine stand.

  • Moderately separated here.
  • North Branch Whitewater River runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Climate averages

October normals 38–59°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy

Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 18 of 100.

Tree cover82%30m sat. est.