Fort Ridgely

Nice, but missing some basic services

Campsites deep in a wooded valley. Read on... Oh c’mon MN DNR… Everything is online so you can’t buy a one day park permit from someone in the office (if they had been open). Next to the emergency ...

Camping

Very quiet campground. Great hiking and very interesting historical area. Fun added extra of a 'tractor' parade on an afternoon.

Friends Presidents’ Day weekend trip

We had such fun staying in the chalet this weekend. There were 12 of us, and the layout felt just fine for sharing, but you definitely need to get along well with the other families if you go as a gro...

A wonderful State Park for all ages

I’ve gone there as a young child for family reunions & to tour the fort area. I’ve also gone horseback riding on their trails & we’ve Star Gazed there with groups. We’ve also met up with friends tha...

Just not the same

Parks hiking trails are not well defined- several areas closed. This is not the same state park I took my children to when they were young. The bathrooms are closed - the satellite toilets were fill...