Gooseberry Glen Cart-In Campground

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19041 Highway 74, Altura, MN 55910

Quick Facts

817 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

6 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Showers

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Gooseberry Glen Cart-In Campground
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Campsite Fees
Reservations are required for all campsites. A non-refundable reservation fee is charged for advance reservations (listed as $10 for call center / $8...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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"Visitors praise Gooseberry Glen's privacy, scenic river setting, and low mosquito presence; the broader park is noted for excellent trout fishing and varied hiking. The campground is popular and often books well in advance."

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19041 Highway 74, Altura, MN 55910

Gooseberry Glen Cart-In Campground

19041 Highway 74, Altura, MN 55910

Park address on MN Highway 74 (19041 Highway 74); park access via Highway 74.

Best Time to Camp at Gooseberry Glen Cart-In Campground

The campground welcomes visitors from spring through fall, with warm summer months drawing the biggest crowds of anglers and trail enthusiasts. When snow blankets the park in winter, the camping loop rests while cross-country skiers and snowshoers take over the broader park trails. For specific opening and closing dates, check the Minnesota DNR ParkFinder or current park alerts before planning your trip.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5
Below Average

Summer offers river sounds, shade in ravines and camping privacy — reviews praise summer sites.

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Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5
Below Average

Forested bluffs in the Driftless Area imply attractive fall color and scenery.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.5 / 5
Average

Spring fishing and green-up likely appealing, though stream conditions vary.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5
Below Average

Winter conditions and access for cart-in sites unclear; cold Minnesota season may limit use.

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    About Gooseberry Glen Cart-In Campground

    Tucked into a quiet corner of Whitewater State Park, Gooseberry Glen offers a peaceful cart-in camping experience where the Whitewater River flows beneath towering limestone bluffs. This intimate loop provides the perfect base camp for anglers, hikers, and anyone seeking a more tranquil escape just steps from the river.
    A small cart-in/walk-to loop of tent-style sites with minimal facilities (six cart-in sites reported by campground resources); services are provided by shared park facilities rather than site hookups.
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    Flush toilets
    Dump station
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    Picnic tables

    Activities you can enjoy

    Whitewater State Park and the Gooseberry Glen cart-in loop offer hiking, trout fishing, swimming at a sandy beach, wildlife viewing, and paddling on suitable sections of the Whitewater River.
    HikingAccess to more than 10 miles of trails including bluff climbs and riverside routes (Chimney Rock Trail, Meadow Trail and other scenic overlooks).
    FishingAngler's park with brown, brook, and rainbow trout in the Whitewater River and Trout Run Creek; fishing is a primary draw.
    SwimmingPark has a small sandy swimming beach with cold, spring-fed water.
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    Wildlife viewing
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsSteep bluffs and ravines, variable river conditions, and the potential for flooding are park-relevant hazards; check DNR alerts and notices before visiting.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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    Gooseberry Glen Cart-In Campground has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews
    Visitors praise Gooseberry Glen's privacy, scenic river setting, and low mosquito presence; the broader park is noted for excellent trout fishing and varied hiking. The campground is popular and often books well in advance.
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    What Campers Love

    Private, river-adjacent cart-in sites with soothing river sounds; dramatic bluff scenery and spring-fed trout streams; minimal mosquitoes compared to other Minnesota woods; strong hiking and fishing...
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    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Reserve early (park often books months ahead). Plan to haul gear by cart/wagon from the parking area. Expect minimal on-site hookups—use shared park water/restroom facilities. Check DNR alerts for...
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    All the cart-in sites were very nice — a ton of privacy and the sound of the river to fall asleep to.

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    Last updated January 5, 2026
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