Fort Ransom State Park

Fort Ransom is situated in the scenic historic Sheyenne River Valley. A scenic overlook on a park road high on the valley slope affords a spectacular view of this uniquely scenic area. Canoeing is popular on the Sheyenne River during the summer, with snowmobiling and cross-country skiing major winter activities.

887 acres, modern and primitive camping, comfort station, campsite reservations, sewage dump station, picnicking, hiking and cross-country ski trails, amphitheater, biking, horse corrals, canoe and kayak access and rentals.

Getting There & Details

Address
2 miles north of Fort Ransom
Phone
701-973-4331
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ndparks.com/parks/FRSP.htm
Map
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More Things to Do

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Fort Ransom State Historic Site

Location of a 200-man military post built in 1867 by Gen. Alfred Terry and named…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Ransom County Society Museum

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Contains local and regional history, ethnic collections…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

T.J. Walker Historical Museum

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