State Park Information
Fort Ridgely State Park
  2 Ratings
  72158 County Road 30
      Fairfax, Minnesota 55332
  United States
  (507) 426-7840
  Unknown
Description

Tour Historic Fort Ridgely and wander through the ruins of this once thriving outpost. Learn about the U. S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862, a major event in Minnesota's early history. Stop by the cemetery to learn more about the history. For recreation, this park offers plenty: play a nine hole course; hike or ride the trails on horseback; play volleyball or softball; fish; and camp (drive-in and walk-in sites are available). Come winter, ski, snowmobile or slide down the big hill.

Campground Stats
Campground Areas: 2Campsites: 42
Photos: 19Reviews: 2
Views: 380Likes: 0
   

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    Location
Driving Directions
Off State Highway 4, 6 miles south of Fairfax or 12 miles north of Sleepy Eye, then follow the signs to the park.
   Fort Ridgely State Park Photos
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Park Sign at South entrance
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Park Sign at South entrance
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Hole 1 teebox of the golf course
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Hole 1 teebox of the golf course
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Clubhouse
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Clubhouse
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Golfing
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Golfing
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. All of the hole markers had historical information on it. You can learn as you golf!
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. All of the hole markers had historical information on it. You can learn as you golf!
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. The historic fort and monument along side the golf course.
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. The historic fort and monument along side the golf course.
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. This park has very nice scenery with several overlooks on the trails.
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. This park has very nice scenery with several overlooks on the trails.
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. One of many historic buildings from
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. One of many historic buildings from
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Ruins from the outpost
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Ruins from the outpost
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Ruins of the buildings that once were the Fort Ridgley outpost
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Ruins of the buildings that once were the Fort Ridgley outpost
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Building from Fort Ridgley
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Building from Fort Ridgley
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Historic cemetery,
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Historic cemetery,
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Amphitheater
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Amphitheater
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Picnic shelter
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Picnic shelter
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Bathroom facility just off from the picnic shelter
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Bathroom facility just off from the picnic shelter
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Playground in the picnic area
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Playground in the picnic area
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Overlook
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Overlook
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. View from the overlook. I
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. View from the overlook. I'm sure it looks much prettier when the snow goes away and the colors flush out. This is during the flooding season, so the river is higher than normal here.
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Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Isn
Fort Ridgely State Park, Minnesota, United States. Isn't nature beautiful?
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   Fort Ridgely State Park Reviews
Brian P.
4 Star Rating4.0 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on June 19th, 2020
Very nice park. Nice hiking trails and overlooks. There is a golf course in this state park. It is a very low priced course, but very nice and slightly challenging. Maybe I shouldn't share this, but since it was late in the season and their course was technically closed, we were encouraged to golf for free! The weather was great; too bad my game wasn't... Lots of history in this park too regarding the military fort that once was used here and the battles that happened as well.
chad k.
4 Star Rating4.0 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on June 19th, 2020
Camped here a few years ago. Nice little park with some nice campsites and awesom hiking trails!
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