Fort Snelling State Park
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Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, this park offers extensive hiking, bike and ski trails that link to Minnehaha Park and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Canoe on Gun Club Lake, play golf, swim in Snelling Lake, or hike on Pike Island where the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers converge. Interpretive exhibits and films on display in the Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center give visitors a good background on the history and resources of the park and area. Trails also allow visitors to hike up to the historic Fort Snelling for a view of military life in the 1820s. This is a day-use only park; no camping is available.
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Visitor Alert!ConstructionThe trail on the west side of Snelling Lake (Woodduck trail) will be closed periodically in 2012. Beginning in April and lasting through November, there will be a construction project near the park office to accommodate an airport stormwater project. Please respect the closed signs and construction fences for your safety. See map showing closed and alternate trails Park office:612-725-2389 Beach AlertThere will not be lifeguards on duty at the Fort Snelling State Park beach in 2012.
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Park NotesFirewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. Activities at the park:Find all kinds of outdoor fun at this great metro park with these events at the park. Birders:Bird Checklist |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Daily, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Park is open year-round, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Contact
101 Snelling Lake Road
St. Paul, MN 55111
tel: 612-725-2389 or Visitor Center: 612-725-2724
fax: 612-725-2391
email: fortsnelling.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Fort Snelling State Park is located on Post Road off State Highway 5, just west of the main terminal exit for the International Airport.
