Fort Ridgely State Park

Fort Ridgely State Park spans 220 acres of natural terrain along the Minnesota River, containing forests, prairies, and remnants of military structures.

Established in 1911, the park preserves Fort Ridgely, which served as a crucial military outpost during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.

The buildings constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1934 and 1936 represent the National Park Service rustic design principles.

The park provides 49 campsites with electrical hookups, hot showers, and facilities for tent camping, RV parking, and horseback riding accommodations.

The Department of Natural Resources is converting a former 9-hole golf course within the park boundaries back to native prairie land.

Location: Renville County

Location: Nicollet County

Inception: 1911

Architectural style: rustic architecture

Address: 72158 County Road 30, Fairfax, MN 55332

Phone: +15074267840

Email: fortridgely.statepark@state.mn.us

Website: https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00151

GPS coordinates: 44.45083,-94.72667

Latest update: March 18, 2025 11:57