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

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

T.J. Walker Historical Museum

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

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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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Ransom County Society Museum

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

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