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Sibley State Park

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There is something for everyone at this popular west-central Minnesota State Park. Hike to Mount Tom, one of several high points in a 50-mile radius, and see a patchwork of forest, farmland, prairie knolls, and lakes. Summer visitors enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing on Lake Andrew. A canoe route invites adventurers to portage and canoe on Henschien Lake and Swan Lake. The park offers campgrounds, a modern group center, horseback camps, picnic area, and interpretive programs year-around.

Who was Henry Sibley? Find out about the historic figure for whom Sibley State Park is named. Henry Sibley Podcast

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Park Notes

Updated Management Plan:

A management plan sets the direction for the state park for the next 15-20 years, and includes recommendations for managing natural and cultural resources and providing recreational and interpretative opportunities to park visitors. Learn more about our plan.

Naturalist Programs:

Scheduled programs are based on Sibley State Park's natural, cultural, and recreational resources and are offered most days from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Special requested programs can be scheduled for schools, scouts, senior citizens and other groups during this season also. Call the park for program information, 320-354-2002 or 2055.

Interpretive Center:

The Interpretive Center has been remodeled and a new, exciting and engaging oak savanna exhibit has been installed! Two other exhibit rooms offer park information on geology, wetlands and park orientation. A wildlife observation deck, a big screen auditorium, a 3D map model, an interactive touch screen display, an information desk, restrooms, a trail center, and an outdoor amphitheater round out this amazing facility. This summer the Interpretive Center is open most days from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Call for visiting hours.

Trail Center:

The Trail Center is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week during the spring season. It includes a water fountain, restrooms and park information.

Virtual Tour:

Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park!
Panoramic tour | Snapshot tour

Gift 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.

Birders:

Bird Checklist This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. Sibley State Park.

Park Highlights

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tree Bird Watching

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tree Fishing/Canoeing

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Events

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Find more State Park events on the DNR Events Calendar!

06/07/13

Sibley State Park

GEOCACHING 101 - HIGH TECH TREASURE HUNT

06/07/13

Sibley State Park

DRAGONS IN THE AIR

06/08/13

Sibley State Park

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR KIDS

06/08/13

Sibley State Park

WET AND WILD BUGS

06/09/13

Sibley State Park

BIRD SONGS OF THE FOREST

06/10/13

Sibley State Park

WET AND WILD BUGS

06/10/13

Sibley State Park

REMARKABLE REPTILES

06/11/13

Sibley State Park

ANIMAL TRACK MAKING FOR KIDS

06/11/13

Sibley State Park

GRANITE, OAK AND MEN

06/12/13

Sibley State Park

BIRD SONGS OF THE FOREST

06/12/13

Sibley State Park

BLUEBIRD CONSERVATION STORY

06/13/13

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DRAGONS IN THE AIR

06/13/13

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GEOCACHING 101 - HIGH TECH TREASURE HUNT

06/14/13

Sibley State Park

DNR FISH HATCHERY TOUR

06/14/13

Sibley State Park

DNR FISH HATCHERY TOUR

06/14/13

Sibley State Park

INTRODUCTION TO SIBLEY

06/14/13

Sibley State Park

SNAKES OF OUR WORLD

06/15/13

Sibley State Park

FISH PRINTING FOR KIDS

06/15/13

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CANOEING FOR BEGINNERS

06/15/13

Sibley State Park

THE BALD EAGLE

06/16/13

Sibley State Park

DIGITAL NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR KIDS

06/20/13

Sibley State Park

I Can Fish!

06/22/13

Sibley State Park

Archery in the Park

06/27/13

Sibley State Park

I Can Fish!

06/28/13

Sibley State Park

DNR Fish Hatchery Tour

06/29/13

Sibley State Park

SHOOTING FOR BEGINNERS

07/04/13

Sibley State Park

I Can Fish!

07/06/13

Sibley State Park

Archery in the Park

07/11/13

Sibley State Park

I Can Fish!

07/12/13

Sibley State Park

DNR Fish Hatchery Tour

07/13/13

Sibley State Park

SHOOTING FOR BEGINNERS

07/18/13

Sibley State Park

I Can Fish!

07/25/13

Sibley State Park

I Can Fish!

07/26/13

Sibley State Park

DNR Fish Hatchery Tour

07/27/13

Sibley State Park

SHOOTING FOR BEGINNERS

08/01/13

Sibley State Park

I Can Fish!


Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Contact

800 Sibley Park Road Northeast
New London, MN 56273

tel: 320-354-2055

email: sibley.statepark@state.mn.us

Getting There

From St. Cloud, take State Hwy 23 to New London, then State Hwy 9 west to County Rd. 40. Then go west on County Rd. 40. Go one mile north on 71 to park entrance.

From Willmar, take US Hwy 71 north, 15 miles to the park entrance.