Crosby Farm Park On Great River Passage park
Crosby Farm Park On Great River Passage
One of the main attractions of Crosby Farm Park is its extensive trail system. There are over six miles of paved trails and nearly eight miles of unpaved trails that wind through the park's diverse landscape. Along the way, visitors can explore wooded areas, wetlands, and open fields.
Another highlight of the park is its wildlife viewing opportunities. Crosby Farm Park is home to a variety of animals, including deer, foxes, and a wide array of bird species. Visitors can spot birds such as eagles, herons, and ospreys along the river's edge.
In addition to its natural beauty, Crosby Farm Park is also rich in history. The park is named after Thomas Crosby, who was a prominent landowner in the area in the mid-1800s. Visitors can explore remnants of the park's past, including old farm buildings and a historic dam.
The best time to visit Crosby Farm Park is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and the trails are open. However, the park is also beautiful in the fall when the leaves change colors, and in the winter when snow blankets the landscape.
Overall, Crosby Farm Park is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty and rich history of Minnesota's Great River Passage.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Crosby Farm Park On Great River Passage, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Hills Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Lebanon Hills Regional Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Kestrel | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lake Elmo County Park Preserve | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Goldfinch | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cardinal | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Crosby Farm Park On Great River Passage as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Crosby Farm Park On Great River Passage
What can I do at Crosby Farm Park On Great River Passage?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Crosby Farm Park On Great River Passage?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
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