Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
21071 County 118, Preston, MN 55965
3,750 acres · 16 miles of trails
Near a 1899 ghost town and Minnesota's longest cave in Preston, leashed dogs explore 16 miles of trails in this state park. Features offer shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dogs are not allowed on cave tours.
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- Park
- Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Preston, Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 43.6306, -92.2208
- Size
- 3,750 acres
- Trail miles
- 16
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (920 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 920 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 3,750 acres of room
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Dog policy
3,750-acre park with MN's longest cave (13 miles) + 1899 ghost town. Leashed dogs on 16 miles of trails (not cave tours).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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