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Upper Sioux Agency State Park

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Upper Sioux Agency State Park contains the site of the Upper Sioux or Yellow Medicine Agency. The park was established in 1963 to preserve and interpret the remains of the old Agency site. The park covers 1,280 acres and offers diversity: open prairie knolls, bluffs, and cool, wooded slopes. From the vistas, visitors enjoy the trails which are ideal for horseback riding, hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling. The park also offers a huge sliding hill for winter fun.

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Park Notes

U.S.-Dakota War of 1862:

2012 marked 150 years since the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Upper Sioux Agency State Park was an important location during this time. Find out how to learn more.

Camping available year-round!

Camping is available at Upper Sioux Agency State Park year-round.

Stay the night in a Tipi!

Upper Sioux Agency State Park has two 18-foot diameter canvas tipis available to rent.

Virtual Tour:

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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. at Upper Sioux Agency State Park.

Park Highlights

tree Camping Including Tipi Sites

tree Historic Site

tree Horse Trails/Camp

tree Varied Landscape/Hiking Trails

tree Birdwatching


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Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Office hours will vary. If no one is available, please leave a message.

Contact

5908 Highway 67
Granite Falls, MN 56241

tel: 320-564-4777

email: uppersiouxagency.statepark@state.mn.us

Getting There

From the town of Granite Falls at the intersection of State Hwy 212 and 23, go south on St. Hwy 23, about one block to State Hwy 67. Turn left on 67 and go eight miles to park entrances. The first of the park's three entrances will take you to the horse rider campground. The second entrance takes you to the main park entrance. The last entrance takes you to the campground.