Conditions
Willow River State Park
Weather
Little Falls Lake
Little Falls Lake is back to full pool. Bass and panfish have been restocked for the past several years. Ice fishing is common and generally occurs in front of the beach or boat launch. The department does not monitor ice conditions. The lake must be accessed on foot and shelters must be removed daily. Catch and release trout season runs Jan. 1 through May 2, 2025.
Winter Trails
Groomed ski trails are designated for skiing only. Please remember that pets, hiking, and snowshoeing are not allowed on ski trails. For ski trail conditions, please see the Skinnyski website.
There are about 9 miles of hiking/snowshoeing trails available during winter. The hiking/snowshoeing trails are open for pets. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet. The stairway and overlooks at the falls are open.
Mountain bike trails are open for fat-tire biking. The bike trails are also open for snowshoeing/hiking. A lot of effort goes into grooming and maintaining these trails. Please stay off trails if you are causing damage to the groomed surface. You may encounter some trails still under construction so please stay off closed trails. More information is available on the Mountain Bike Club website.
Camping
Limited camping is available in the 200 campground. Running water is shut down for the season. All flush restrooms and showers are closed. Drinking water is available at the park maintenance building and vault toilets are available throughout the park. The dump station is closed. Please register at the office or online prior to setting up.
Seasonal Water Systems
All waters systems are shut down for the season. All flush restrooms and showers are closed. Drinking water is available at the park maintenance building and vault toilets are available throughout the park. The dump station is closed.
Hunting
Gun hunting in the park is now closed for 2024. Archery deer hunting is open until Jan. 5, 2024. For more information, please see:
Park Office
The park office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If the office is closed when you arrive, you can purchase vehicle admission passes online or self-register for passes outside the office. Annual passes bought via self-registration may be picked up at the office the same day if the office is open. Annual passes and any change due will be mailed promptly.