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Fort Ridgely State Park

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Where to go: FINAL REPORT -- Both the golf course and the campground road have great views of trees in color. The Fort commissary building is a good place to see prairie grassland.

What you'll see: The trees are past their peak and most of them have lost their leaves. We've had several frosts and in the early morning you can see heavy mist in the river valley.

Also of interest: Fort Ridgely is an excellent star-watching site, with little to no ambient light. The new moon is October 15 -- come out on a clear night and be amazed by the celestial show.

Last updated: October 13, 2012 

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Getting there

72158 County Road 30
Fairfax, MN 55332


Off State Highway 4, 6 miles south of Fairfax or 12 miles north of Sleepy Eye, then follow the signs to the park.

Contact

Phone: 507-426-7840


Email: fortridgely.statepark@state.mn.us


Best time to contact the park:

Spring, Summer, Fall: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Winter: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please leave a message.