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!Updated May 7, 2013 PlayCleanGo Day Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join us at the Visitor Center and learn how you can help prevent the spread of terrestrial invasive species and protect our beautiful Minnesota natural resources. |
Park NotesU.S.-Dakota War of 1862:2012 marked 150 years since the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Fort Snelling State Park was an important location during this time. Find out how to learn more. Virtual Tour:Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Firewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. |
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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.