Fort Ransom State Park
| Fort Ransom State Park | |
| North Dakota state park | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ransom |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 46°32′40″N 97°56′10″W / 46.54444°N 97.93611°WCoordinates: 46°32′40″N 97°56′10″W / 46.54444°N 97.93611°W |
| Area | 950 acres (384 ha) |
| Opened | July 1979 |
| Management | North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department |
  Location in North Dakota
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| Website: Fort Ransom State Park | |
Fort Ransom State Park is a North Dakota state park located in the Sheyenne River valley in Ransom County, two miles north of the town of Fort Ransom.[2] The park sits along the Sheyenne Valley National Scenic Byway, the first route in North Dakota to be given this designation.[3]
Activities and amenities
- Visitors center: Displays interpret the lives of the area's 19th-century sodbusters and of the Mound Builders who lived here from 5000 to 8000 years ago.
- Historic buildings: Two homesteader farms are preserved in the park — the Bjone House and the Andrew Sunne farm.
- Trails: The park has nearly 15 miles (24 km) of trails for use by hikers, bikers, equestrians, skiers, and snowmobilers.
- Camping: The park offers 36 campsites, both improved and primitive.
- Boating: Canoe and kayak rentals are available for use on the Sheyenne River.[2]
- Picnicking: In addition to picnic shelters and a playground, the Sodbuster Building has tables and kitchen facilities for groups.
References
- ↑ "Fort Ransom". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Fort Ransom State Park". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway". North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
External links
- Fort Ransom State Park North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
- Fort Ransom State Park Map North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department