Dakota County has many beautiful picnic sites available for your small or large group gathering. Picnic shelters that vary in size and amenities can be reserved at most picnic areas.
Notice: 2011 Picnic Shelter Reservations will open on Monday, Jan. 10 at 8 a.m.
To make a picnic shelter reservation call 952-891-7996, Monday-Friday starting at 8 a.m.
- No walk-in or email reservation requests will be accepted.
- A $50 refundable damage deposit will be required for all picnic shelter reservations.
Picnic Shelter Rates and Reservations
Firewood RestrictionsDakota County Parks prohibits any split log or log firewood from being brought into any Dakota County Park facilities to prevent the spread of invasive and damaging pests including the Emerald Ash Borer.
The spread of this particular species and other invasive organisms has been closely related to the transportation of firewood.
Similar programs have been implemented on a regional, state, and federal level.
Kiln dried wood such as unpainted and unstained dimension lumber or kindling that is free of any metal or foreign substance can be brought in.
Firewood can be purchased from the Lebanon Hills Campground in Apple Valley or Lake Byllesby Campground in Cannon Falls and may be available at bonfire rings in Spring Lake Park Reserve.
Read more about firewood restrictions at
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/firewood/index.htmlPicnic sites with tables and grills
Picnic sites with shelters