Buffalo River State Park
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Prairie lovers, this park is for you. Trails wind through one of Minnesota's finest and largest remnant prairies. Listen for bobolinks, prairie chickens, marbled godwits and upland sandpipers. A picnic area, swimming area and campground are located in the hardwood forest along the Buffalo River. The park is only 14 miles from the large metropolitan area of Fargo, North Dakota - Moorhead, Minnesota.
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Visitor Alert!Please use caution if hiking on the trails. Some sections are very slippery.We will have a candlelight hike on Saturday, February 4 from 6-9 pm. Due to the lack of snow this event will be a candlelight hike. 2012 swimming pond season:The swimming pond season for 2012 will run from Saturday, May 26 to Sunday, August 19. The swimming pond will close for the season on Monday, August 20. |
Park NotesGift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Firewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. Park Interpretive Programs:Come and join us with your family and friends for a variety of interpretive programs. Find a great program here! Birders:Bird Checklist |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Spring: Daily, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact
565 155th Street South
Glyndon, MN 56547
tel: 218-498-2124
fax: 218-498-2583
email: buffaloriver.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
From Moorhead, go 14 miles east on U. S. Highway 10 and follow the signs to the park.