Fort Ridgely State Park in MN -- Camping

Fort Ridgely State Park occupies 220 acres along the Minnesota River, preserving the historic Fort Ridgely, which was the site of a pivotal 1862 Civil War engagement during the Dakota War. The park contains Civilian Conservation Corps structures from 1934-1936, designated as National Register Historic Places, and offers hiking trails with river valley views. The landscape includes native prairie restoration and scenic overlooks of Fort Ridgely Creek.

• Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
• Minnesota River runs 0.5 mi off.