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Buffalo River State Park

565 155th Street South
Glyndon, MN 56547

218-498-2124

About

Prairie lovers, this park is for you. Trails wind through one of Minnesota's finest and largest remnant prairies. Listen for bobolinks, prairie chickens, marbled godwits and upland sandpipers. A picnic area, swimming area and campground are located in the hardwood forest along the Buffalo River. The park is only 14 miles from the large metropolitan area of Fargo, North Dakota - Moorhead, Minnesota.

Park Highlights:Swimming BeachGreat PicnickingCampingFishingNative Prairie LandscapeCampingDrive-in Sites 44 SitesMust be able to back into these sites.Electric Sites 35 Electric SitesSites offer 50, 30 and 20-amp service. One site is wheelchair accessible.RV Length Limit 60 FeetLength is measured from front of tow vehicle to rear of vehicle being towed.Wheelchair Accessible Sites 2 sitesAlthough there are only 2 wheelchair accessible sites, all campsites in this park are on flat terrain.Group Camp 1 Site - Accommodates up to 50 peopleTents and pop-up campers are permitted. Vault toilets and water available. Site generally closes for the season in late October.TrailsSummerSelf Guided 1.0 MilesHiking 12 MilesOn flat terrain. Trails wind through riverine forest and prairies.WinterCross Country Skiing No groomed ski trailsSnowshoe Anywhere in ParkRecreation FacilitiesSummerPicnic Area In the park next to the RiverPicnic Shelter Enclosed ShelterCan be reserved by calling the park. Shelter has electricity. Wheelchair accessible.Golf Course Within 10 MilesTwo courses, one next to park.Other Swimming PondPlease contact the park office to find out when the pond will be open.WinterWarming House Next to Picnic Shelter.Open only during candlelight events.WaterWater Source Buffalo River.Fishing In the park at the river.Swimming Beach Within the parkThe swimming area includes a water filtering system and sand beach that surrounds the entire swimming pond. Facility is wheelchair accessible, including paved pathways to the swimming area. Lifeguard on duty - please check with park for times.

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