Programs & Services
Park Office |
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Office is located about 1/4 mile from park entrance. | |
Visitor Center |
2 Miles From Park Entrance |
The park's visitor center has interpretive exhibits, meeting rooms, flush toilets, vending machines and a gift shop. The building is open year-round and also serves as a warming house in winter. A sheltered area with picnic tables is adjacent to the center on one side of the building. An amphitheater is adjacent to the facility on the opposite end of the building. Wheelchair accessible. | |
Interpretive Exhibit |
Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center |
Exhibits focus on the history and resources of the area. Naturalist programs are offered year-round. Check at the park office and the visitor center for a schedule of programs. | |
Naturalist Programs |
Visitor Center |
Programs offered year round. Programs are also available to school groups upon request. Call (612) 725-2724. | |
Historic Site |
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Visitors can hike up to Historic Fort from the park. The Sibley Historic Site is a 3-mile drive from park. Both sites are operated by the Minnesota Historical Society and are open to the public May through September. | |
Tours |
Historic Fort/Sibley Historic Site |
Tours are offered at the historic sites by the Minnesota Historical Society. Tours are offered May through September. There is a fee for these tours. | |
Gift Shop |
Visitor Center |
The Nature Store, located in the visitor center, carries State Park merchandise, books and gifts. Store hours vary; call park for availability 612-725-2389. | |
Groceries |
Within 1 Mile |
Closest grocery stop is gas station mini mart about one mile from park. | |
Rentals |
Canoe |
Please visit park office. | |
Ice Sales |
1 Mile From Park |
Ice available at a gas station mini mart just one mile from the park. | |
Restaurant |
Within 3 Miles |
Numerous restaurants nearby the park. | |
Public Phones |
Park Office |
Pay phone outside park office. Wheelchair accessible. | |
Other |
Geocaching Demo Park Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel |
Geocaching: Bring your own GPS unit or use one of the park's hand-held units for free. As time permits, park staff will be available to give you helpful tips and geocaching information. The Chapel is available for weddings and funerals. For rental information call 612-725-2390, Tuesday through Saturday. | |