Buffalo River State Park prairie grasses
Contact Information
Buffalo River State Park
565 155th Street SHighway 10
Glyndon, MN 56547
From Moorhead, go 14 miles east on U. S. Highway 10 and follow the signs to the park.
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Prairie lovers, this park is for you. Hike along a glacial beach ridge in this big sky prairie country. Bring your binoculars on the nature trail along the river where many species of wildlife and birds abound. Listen for the rare prairie chicken in the spring, or escape summer's heat by spending the afternoon swimming. A picnic area and campground are located in the hardwood forest along the Buffalo River. 12 miles of hiking trails.
Rates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day. https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (T
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Children's programs (scheduled, supervised)
- Evening entertainment (regularly scheduled)
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Cross-country ski rental
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Hiking trail
- Swimming beach
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of RV/trailer-only sites available in winter: 4
- Number of RV/trailer-only sites: 35
- Number of tent-only sites: 9
- Number of tent-only sites available in winter: 4
- Total number of campsites: 44
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 4
Campground Features
- 50 amp
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Sanitary dump station
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
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