It was AMAZING!!!! DEFINITELY gonna go there again! The kids had a blast. So did my wife and I. I would love to spend a whole day there at the falls. It was SO cool. I would recommend water shoes.

This park rocks! Great trails that are well marked. Beautiful falls that you could jump around in if it was warm weather. Lake, river, falls and dam. Although we didn’t use it on our trip this time we were stoked to see a big dog friendly picnic area. Lots of sites, I would suggest and outer loop site if you camp in the 300s as they are very close to one another over all.

This place is absolutely stunning.A waterfall lovers dream! Beautiful anytime of the year but I think its best during the summer because you can enjoy the water, water shoes come in handy! I also think its important to warn you the path down to the falls from the parking lot is kinda long and rather steep! $20 for a Wisconsin state park sticker to get in. Also usually crowded for obvious reasons!

It is a cool place for hangout. You need to walk a lot to reach to falls. Plan appropriately. Steep walk alert. All together, good place to visit, spend time with family and friends and relax from work life.

Our family loved this park! We liked the paved paths in and out. The camping spot we had was wonderful. Lots of space between between your neighbors. Restrooms and showers were clean. Their are so many trails and parks on site that You could stay busy for days. We will definately remcommend our Minnesota friends to cross the border.

Always beautiful here! Wonderful trail hiking options for most skill levels. Dog friendly.

Gorgeous, absolutely beautiful! Very relaxing to watch the birds swooping above the falls. If you want to dip your toes in and explore, beware the current is swift and strong. (And the rocks feel sharper than they should!) I do not recommend wading for the young or elderly. And dont forget water shoes!

Excellent waterfall. 1/3 mi Long steep hill down to the falls, and back up to return. Well worth the hike!

A beautiful park that I have been visiting for over 20 years. There is a wonderful paved wheelchair accessible trail behind the nature center, just make sure to bring lots of bug spray. I particularly enjoy this park as there are several paved paths that make for easy accessible outings. I have not tried their restrooms recently as the park has been particularly crowded the summer of 2020, during the pandemic. Other years the park has been a quiet deserted oasis however as of August 2020 expect the parking lots to be near full and there to be many families filling up nearly all the picnic tables and the swim area as well as hiking on the trails.

What a beautiful place. I was thrilled going to this place. Water falls was really amazing. It is a very short trail going down but you will feelVery difficult coming up.It’s a must go place if you are in Wisconsin or Minneapolis.

I love here! Totally exceed my expectations!! 1000 times better than the Minnehaha Falls. You should bring your family here. Here not only have falls, as well as beach for the kids and picnic places!

This state park had so much to offer, I wish I had time to see it all. There are multiple waterfall areas, a river to kayak, campsites, and even a beach area! The trail we walked down to see this waterfall was lovely, all shaded and plenty of walking space. Walking back up was somewhat challenging though.

Love this place!!! Many campsites to choose from and several miles of hiking trails. The waterfalls are very pretty!! 10/10 recommend extending your stay with a camping trip.

First time at Willow Creek State Park in Hudson. We will be going back. We are modern convenient campers and use electricity. The modern loop was great. Private grassy sites with electricity, quiet, super clean amenities and friendly rangers. Many brand new buildings. Nice beach and picnic area. Did not get to the falls but on our list for next time.

Willow River State Park is amazing! I have been going there for more than 15 years now. Every year I seem to discover new trails and ways to hike, run, and enjoy this beautiful treasure right in my backyard!

This place was beautiful, but one helluva hike I was not expecting. Bring water

Such a beautiful place! The waterfall is gorgeous and you can actually swim in it. There are a lot of shallow areas where you can wade in as well as access behind the waterfall. The trail down to the waterfall is paved, but quite steep so just be prepared.

My daughters and I visited Willow River State Park during the summer and hiked down to the waterfall. What a beautiful walk! There were no bugs which was a pleasant surprise, and as we got closer to the waterfall we could hear the water in the distance.There is a bridge that provides a beautiful view of the multi-level waterfall. People were enjoying swimming, sitting, relaxing, and exploring the waterfall.We wished we had more time to more fully explore the waterfall and the trails around it.The hike back up the hill is challenging and invigorating. Thankfully, there are well-placed benches along the way to stop and enjoy the scenery (and catch your breath, if needed).We look forward to our next visit!

We combined trails for a six mile hike. The falls offer a large area for exploring and wading in the cool water. If you want to kayak after the falls and the lake area were very calm

Absolutely beautiful, of you go early before 9 you will beat the crowds and be able to enjoy the falls alone. It is a steep hill down to the falls which should be noted but worth every step!

Pretty chill, lot of people so bring a mask. Nice short walk down to the falls.

This place is BEAUTIFUL! Id have to say best falls Ive been too. Would be amazing in the summer on a hot day.

This is a wonderful place for photography. The falls thou beautiful require a lot of decline or incline walking to reach. Expect to stop multiple times to catch your breath on the way back. The blacktopped trail/ road ( You can not drive down.) is very steep and will take your breath away. Not in a scenic way.If you have breathing problems, this may not be the place to visit. In the wintertime, you can reach the bottom in 20 seconds due to ice, be prepared for slick conditions.Overall, the waterfalls are worth the trek and the rest of the park is accessible by virtually anyone.Enjoy the day.

Love this park. Probably my favorite state park so far. The falls is beautiful. If you plan to go on a weekend, get there super early because it gets very busy. The outlooks were closed when we went unfortunately but we still had good views of the falls. The trails are very wide and super well kept but extremely hilly. So many hills. Very great park!

Beautiful waterfall. Went on a Saturday in August and the trail was packed and there were a lot of people swimming, so it was hard to get close and explore. I would still recommend, and will definitely be back. Be warned that while the trail is paved, it is a long, steep walk back up to the parking lot!

The nature here is absolutely stunning. However the park itself is lacking. Due to its beauty, the park is very crowded, and therefore was also filthy with litter everywhere. I saw zero garbage cans in the park, so that is a major problem. More maps along the way would be nice too. Small improvements could make a huge difference here. Still would recommend a visit.

One of my favorite State Park visits to date! The Falls were gorgeous & beyond fun to swim/explore in. (You can sit behind the largest waterfall)

Incredibly scenic park. The waterfall is breath taking. It is a bit of a walk (understatement) to get to the waterfall which involves a very steep paved grade. This park also has a camp ground and is in the process of laying down a new asphalt road and parking lots.

Beautiful park with lots of seating, campsites and nice views. Easy access to the park. We went on a Monday and no one was there to collect Money at the entrance so we just went in and stayed an hour.

Flat ground camp sites, have more privacy, trees and trails, not too far from the stores. Not full hook up site, electric only.

One of new family-classic spots! We park down by the lake, and then enjoy the 4 mile hike to some beautiful and breathtaking water falls. Been to many countries throughout the world, and these falls were on par with any of our other favorites! Great spot for a sunny after noon outdoors.Hiking, swimming, falls, open grassy areas for throwing the ball or disc, public restrooms that are well tended, plenty of parking, public style grated grills for charcoal grilling and playground areas for children!Something for everyone. $13 for single entry, $38 for a state-park annual pass.

Had a wonderful walk to the falls. Was pleasantly surprised to see we could go into water around the falls. It was a hot day. Many people gathered in the river.

What a gem! Right across the border from the twin cities all but hidden sits this beautiful park. My wife and I along with our two dogs made the trip from west central Minnesota to this great park. We parked where the new dam is being built and hiked back to the falls from there. It is quite amazing that there was once a lake here but is now just a prairie of grasses with odd piles of old timbers scattered throughout, apparently parts of a very old dam system. The hike to the falls was along the lake for some ways then through the woods on a large and well traveled trail. All the trails were very well marked and easy to navigate. We could hear the roar of the falls from a good distance away and when we arrived at the base of the falls we were stricken with awe at the sight of this amazing cascade cutting through the rock walls surrounding us. We sat at the base and took it all in for a bit until we got the energy to start up the large set of stairs to get to the top of the rock cliffs. The stairs are many and seem to take forever to climb but when the summit arrives we were blessed with a view that met the horizon in a kaleidoscope of beauty, spirit and nature laid out in front of us. This place is well worth the visit. Now for the critiques, we came during the shoulder season in hopes it would not be to busy and although there was not lines to get good pictures (like gooseberry falls mn) it was still pretty busy. I feel that if it would have been a nice summer day it would be a bit over crowded. I was also a little disappointed that there was no ranger station or visitor center or even a little gift shop. All in all it was a great trip and would recommend to everyone.

Natures beauty. Study your trail maps because the one closest to the falls has a killer hill!

This is a beautiful park with many trails with a range of difficulty levels. Most of the trails are pet friendly, and theres plenty of areas for overnight camping.

AMAZING!! you must go! the water is clean, the hike can be challenging but is doable. go behind the falls, it’s INCREDIBLE!! good for kids. i wish there was trash cans near by. overall it was a beautiful experience

We were there for a short hike on a Friday when most campers were settling in. Lovely place, and a good variety of hikes leading to the falls. My favorite part was the selfie station at the falls!! The pictures came out so well! Definitely worth the hour long drive, would do it again!

Very restful and peaceful campground, with lots to do biking, and hiking. Places nearby offer opportunities to sightsee with walking and biking trails to see nature.Wonderful to be able to canoe on little falls lake at willow river, and have the lake, and beach available again. Great family environment. Hope to take it in again another time.

Beautiful park for traditional car camping. We used campsite 300 and it was woodsy and had great spaces for 3 tents on our site. The camp wood was only available for cash purchase from 5-7pm, so plan accordingly.

The Falls are spectacular. Beautiful and well kept. The path to and from the Falls is wide and look paved. It is important to know that the grade is very steep and would be extremely difficult to navigate with a wheelchair. Parents with children in strollers will be very tired. There is 1 bench along the way to rest. Most seniors or less fit people need to take standing and or seated rests to complete the walk back up.

Beautful park with a charming lake perfect for kayaking. Nice hike to the falls.

Awesome Falls. Path from the campground parking is almost killer. Wish there were more benches to rest on the way up the steep grade back. But the falls were one of the best around.

It is absolutely beautiful! However, it is NOT for people who have troubles walking long distance and hills. The path to get down to the falls is nearly straight up and down, so coming back up is beyond a workout. We had to stop and take a break halfway up and we are in decent shape! Definitely not wheelchair accessible and not for elderly. Just a heads up before you make the trek! The views are worth the hike, just know what you’re in for because we sure weren’t.

Beautiful 1 mile hike to the falls, Equally beautiful! Great way to get some steps in and your kids out into nature. Highly recommend!

Willow Falls was awesome! The campground had shut the water off for the season so only pit toilets and no showers! An email notification would have been nice

Even though one had to park at the farthest lot it is still only a couple mile hike to the scenic falls from the swim beach. We picked the busiest day (Sunday) and noticed social distancing was not being followed. This was a little concerning to our family during our first ever visit. Masks are not being used, so prepare for the long looks if you wear one. The falls are quite magnificent and picturesque, just had issue with all the people during this pandemic with no sense of protection for self or others.

Love this place, with some caveats :1. Beautiful scenery and trails2. Vast space3. Beautiful waterfall and beach. You can swim there!!!! Bring swimming suit !4. Nice camping grounds with reservation- I wish there were more public restrooms.-You need WI park pass to enter, cant buy it on spot due to covid 19 (online)-Litters! People litter and make this place dirty !

One of the best parks Ive ever gone to. Highly recommend, especially if you love waterfalls!

We really enjoyed our time at Willow River State Park! The falls are amazing! I had no idea this little gem was in the area. Nice hiking trails and clearly marked maps. Highly recommend!

It was beautiful mid September! 300 is the campground, huge wooded lot.

The falls are beautiful, but there were SO MANY people here. I am from Southern IL and when I hike even in a State Park I never encounter so many people. I enjoy being more alone in nature. If you are looking for beautiful pictures and a peaceful experience go super early in the morning. Wear good walking shoes, light comfortable clothing and take a water bottle as the climb back out is harsh. Nice trail, but steep!

I understand that it could be dangerous but this place was beautiful. The part that threw me off was that nobody wore masks when there was at least 100 people near the falls. It was a long walk, maybe a mile+ one way? Totally worth it!

Beautiful place to camp and hike while staying socially distanced. Park just past the main entrance to take the steep path down to the waterfall, or take the winding drive through the park to a lovely playground and picnic area by the river. Weekends tend to be packed down by the waterfall, but mornings and weekdays are generally quiet!

It is a beautiful park with lots of space to explore. The park is getting 4 stars because the playground and the wildlife center are closed. I assume they are closed due to covid but I dont understand why, it is the only park that I have seen since May that is still closed.

It’s a nice waterfall, much larger than you would expect. It does get quite busy, however, so I would recommend going early. The walk down to the waterfall is a very steep downhill path, so that means it’s uphill all of the way back. The bathrooms are alright, not the cleanest but they’re there. Also there’s a $13 fee to get in. There are also quite a few benches around the falls and path.

The falls were simply awesome. However, for anyone with lung issues or leg/back issues, be warned that the trail from the parking lot starts levelish but starts to go down a quite steep hill leading to a fork. Go right and then the trail gets better. Plenty of spaces to sit so rest up :-)

Amazing park! You can camp, have a Barbecue, go for a swim and great place for kids to play. Beautiful water fall and nice quiet trails to walk.

Had a great time with the kiddos walk back was killer up that hill though lol but overall was a great place!

Waterfall was really cool. A bit of a hike but I didnt mind walking about a 1.5 miles. Maybe next time Ill reserve a little campsite since they are only like 20 to $35 for a lot. Not much to look at along the way. The actual Beach part is pretty small and the water is dirty. You also have to purchase an annual parking pass which is around $30 unless you have Wisconsin plates then its like $10 cheaper. If you have little ones best to put them in a stroller the ground is pretty flat so its pretty easy to push them.

A beautiful park with lots of camping sites. The walk to the falls is beautiful, and the view once there is gorgeous! If you like more shade and privacy, be sure to camp in the 300 campground. Open spaces and sunny spots can be found in campgrounds 100 and 200. People tend to be sloppy in the bathrooms and showers (dirty diapers left on floor, hair in showers), but they are cleaned daily.

Amazing park! Great views! Great trails!

Great park with gorgeous views!!!Please be careful, as there are very steep inclines on the path. A stroller may be difficult to get up and down the hill.Getting a pass is a bit difficult at the moment due to Covid19. Please be sure to look online for passes before arriving.

Water fall is splendid but there are tons of folks in this area and with Covid situation, it can be challenging. Great trails and plenty of good views (camping sites). Find parking near water fall, if you want to walk less. Overall a great park worth your time.

Very pretty hiking. The main waterfall is enormous and people were wading in the water. Some of the trails we went on were near the river which was nice. The trails have a nice mix of elevation. Lots of little frogs, butterflies, dragonflies, birds etc. Wear bug spray. Tons of mosquitoes but with bug spray we werent bothered.

Grew up in the area, always love to go and walk the many trails that are always groomed so nicely. The falls never get old no matter how many times I see them. Stop by and visit the nature center when you get a chance.

Great falls that you can walk down to and a popular swimming hole in the summer months as you can see in a lot of my pics, but a longer walk down a sloping trail which is covered in asphalt but can still be hard to walk down and even harder to walk back up, but worth the hike I think

What a beautiful park! Lots of nice trails, many geocaches, a small but clean beach, and an amazing waterfall area to wade and splash in. We stayed 3 nights in the 300 campsite area. The sites are spacious and nicely wooded. Mid-week it wasnt too busy but it filled up quite a bit on Friday. Absolutely a must visit Wisconsin State Park!

An absolute hidden gem right in the backyard of the Twin Cities. The campsites were not only affordable, but fairly well distanced. And, the waterfalls were breathtaking. A must see and definitely worth a repeat visit.

This is a fantastic place for many different reasons. The scenery, the landscape, the wildlife, the swimming areas.... its got so much to offer.

I work for a park system in St. Paul. This place is the best! The falls are worth the trip and the park nice. A beach, pick nick tables.

Great camp grounds kept clean and well organized. The waterfall itself is also very cool and an amazing picture spot.

Very clean and friendly park, hiking trails are well kept and very pretty! Also the new dam is absolutely worth seeing!

Absolutely beautiful falls!***However, due to Covid-19, the day we went there( Saturday Aug 29, 2020) the park was not selling day passes - only annual passes online or over the phone for $38. Presumably to keep park attendance in check and to avoid attendants from having to contact cash or cards from park users***

Great natural beauty! The Falls were wonderful! In these rough times, natural beauty and nature are just what the doctor ordered!

Must go to location. Fun for the entire family you will definitely visit more than once

Cool place. Gets busy. Theres a HUGE STEEP paved walking path hill down and back up from the falls, its intense. Good exercise. Good luck

Amazing park, the campground is spaceous and each site has enough trees and shrubbery to give a sense of privacy. The falls are absolutely gorgeous and tons of fun to wade in while watching people rock climb nearby.

Excellent campground. Excellent hiking trails. Beautiful views. Well kept up even during the Covid issue.

This is always a great place to visit! The trails are great, the waterfall is beautiful and you can never go wrong with a state park. The hill to get down to the waterfall is pretty intense, coming up can really wear you out. The waterfall is wonderful, you can wander around and swim right under it if youre confident enough. The overlook is a lot of stairs, but the view is well worth the hike. Great place for all ages to get out and be outdoors!

Pictures are with a thousand words. Great trails marked very well.

We camped here over 4th of July. The sites were very shaded, large, and private. Restrooms was clean. Lots of great trails to walk that had pretty scenery. You could buy firewood and ice on the weekends which was great and there were a few nearby gas stations that had whatever we forgot. The only bummer is that you cant buy day/weekend passes for WI state parks and had to buy an annual membership. Would definitely come back!

Nice park, very quiet and scenic with great trails. No water hookup, so come prepared. Camp spots are clean and private, not side by side like youre in a parking lot.

Breathtaking! Loved the beauty of this place! So much to do!

The falls are absolutely worth the hike. Had or stroller and 4 kids. They all had a great time walking in the rain. They climbed on all the rocks and up the hills. Saw a lady slipper on our hike too! Such a beautiful hike too the falls too! Cost was $10 for our day pass.

Beautiful park. Campsites are well maintained. The falls are amazing. Absolutely breathtaking. I only have one small complaint, and that is the spacing of the campsites. Thats nothing new, but its worth mentioning that you are about 15-20ft away from your neighbors.

Very clean, well taken care of park. Would recommend it to any family that is looking for a all around great environment and memorable experience!! Only great things to be said about our trip!!

Amazing place!! Came here with two families and 8 kids total. Lots of things to investigate: hiking, lake beach, nature center, playground and of course the falls. The falls are a little intense for little kids but still an adventure, and there are plenty of other less intense spots to investigate along Willow River. Love this place.

One of the more significant and impressive waterfalls. Its a bit of a walk to get there and a steep down/incline.

Willow River as a great part with lots of amenities camping Beach and a beautiful waterfall. The only downside is that people dont pick up all their litter so theres a fair amount of trash around. Lets all work together to keep it clean and beautiful!

Very steep decline and incline to access to waterfall, but definitely worth it. We will definitely be visiting again in the future.

Beautiful park. Not a lot of social distancing and nearly zero masks. But the people shouldnt reduce the park rating.

Beautiful waterfall! Be aware it’s a pretty tough hike down and back up. Totally worth it.

Great water fall and view. Just know your trail and where to go. The scenic overview is closed as of now.

Waterfalls are WAY better than they appear in any photos. Great place for the family, very scenic all the way through.

Lets just get the three start rating 6it of the way the only reason is lack of access to the river, other then that it was wonderful. We have 3 kids one of which can walk all by his self and 2 that can walk but are also pushed in a stroller the trails, where great had no problems with pushing a double stroller and it was a wonderful day

This is such a great state park close to the cities. There are opportunities to stay on a paved path, or venture off to more wooded areas. The falls are gorgeous! I enjoyed seeing the wide variety and diversity of people all with the same interest in being out in nature and enjoying the park.

Beautiful scenery and hiking trails! Family and pet friendly.

Amazing place! Beautiful water falls. Make sure to bring swimming shorts and shoes to walk in the water. You can walk across the falls. Very kid friendly. Also, a very steep walk down and then back up.

Absolutely beautiful here. You will have to pay a $35 pass for the year to enter.

Very well-maintained park. Trails are wide and well-marked. Inclines are marked on the maps, and some can be very steep. The distance markings seemed short to our experience, but there are trails for families and for serious hikers. A nice play area and large pet area. A very enjoyable time.