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Whitewater Wildlife Management Area Access

The Whitewater Wildlife Management Area offers public access to over 27,400 acres of state-owned land in southeastern Minnesota's rugged coulee country, with numerous parking areas and DNR management roads providing entry points.

The area features the Whitewater River and multiple trout streams, along with 60 parking areas and 26 miles of maintained access roads to support hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing activities.

Located near Altura, MN, the WMA is approximately 2 hours from the Twin Cities and hosts an estimated 500,000 annual visits.


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