Matthiessen State Park reaches capacity Sunday, temporarily closed

Parking lots tend to reopen about 3 to 4 p.m. as visitors leave for the day

Stepping stones provide a dry path across the creek at Matthiessen State Park. — Matthiessen State Park reached capacity at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday and will be closed to further traffic. (Julie Barichello)

June 09, 2024 at 1:39 pm CDT

Matthiessen State Park reached capacity at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday and will be closed to further traffic.

Parking lots usually reopen about 3 or 4 p.m. when visitors begin to head home after a day of hiking. Trails close at sunset. Parking along roadways or blocking other vehicles in is not allowed and your vehicle may be subject to being towed or a ticket.