| North Dakota's homesteading heritage is preserved at Fort Ransom State Park.
The park, nestled in the picturesque & heavily-wooded Sheyenne River Valley, officially opened in July 1979. This park is managed as a natural & scenic area, & is located on one of North Dakota's officially designated Scenic Byways & Backways. The park is open for camping & picnicking year-round.
Canoeing is popular on the Sheyenne River during the summer, with canoe & kayak rentals available in the park. A short segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail winds through the park. Corrals & trails are provided for groups bringing in their own horses. Those bringing in livestock must use certified weed-free hay, which is available for sale at the park.
The park is also located along the Sheyenne Valley National Scenic Byway/Backway, the first such travel route to receive national designation in North Dakota. More information on this scenic byway can be found at HelloValley.com
A farmstead within the park provides the setting for annual Sodbuster Days celebrations, with demonstrations & exhibits of early homesteading life.
Snowmobiling & cross-country skiing are the major winter activities.
Nearby attractions—Bears Den Mountain Downhill Ski Area • Ft.. Ransom State Historic Site • Ransom County Historical Museum • Sheyenne Valley State Snowmobile Trail • Sheyenne National Grassland • Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway/Backway |
Ft. Ransom State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
46.544147, -97.925527
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Campground: Ft. Ransom State Park in Ft. Ransom North Dakota *