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    Flandrau State Park

    3.9 (14 reviews)

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    Campsite 64
    Scott S.

    Well maintained state park. We stayed at rustic campsite 64 and while it's not secluded like the walk in sites you do get a good amount of space for your site. Bathrooms are on each end of the rustic campsites so you'll be close no matter which site you choose. The only knock on the rustic campsites is that you have to go to another part of the park to get water because there is no water at the rustic sites. There is trail access right beside the campsite and plenty of different length loops to choose from and well marked. One of the main perks of this park is the sandy bottom beach swimming area. Very nice clean and lifeguards are on site. Different depths that are clearly marked and a nice walking ramp leading into the water. Also this state park is very close to town so does give you options if you're looking to venture away from the park. We went to Schell brewery one of our days it's very close only a few miles from the campsite. Park rangers were very nice and helpful one told us about a festival in town during our stay and we ended up going and enjoying it. No complaints with this state park very well maintained and was an enjoyable weekend trip.

    From the city limits of New Ulm.
    John S.

    There is a huge picnic area which might be popular with the locals, although on a sunny afternoon there was probably two small groups of people around. A beautiful stone all purpose building and a sand swimming area, now dry, makes for a great local park. The park is a little short on trail marker signs and the commons area is spacious with with plenty of parking all baking in the hot sun with crew cut grass. What's wrong with growing more trees? The state is always talking about sustainable growth and environmental concerns. Trees would add more beauty and is just healthier all the way around. I hiked to what was listed as a historical site but couldn't see anything historical. There is an old dam across the now dried up stream, perhaps that's what they mean. The trails are scenic and well maintained and mostly easy with just a few hills to navigate without steps. The park has easy access right at the New Ulm city limits. I should probably come back when we are completely through with Covid 19 and the pool and recreation building would be open again.

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    Fort Ridgely State Park - Bathhouse (closed)

    Fort Ridgely State Park

    4.5(4 reviews)
    16.9 mi

    Another stop on our quest to visit all MN state parks. This was the third of three parks in a day…read moreso we were very tired and only saw a small part of the park. We checked out the remains of the fort and learned about the people who lived there. The visitor center was still closed due to the pandemic but there were many placards around to read and learn. We took a short hike to a lookout point and found these amazing communal cocoons (my bug people say they are either gypsy or tent caterpillars). Views were beautiful. The area looked hilly and would have liked to see more. Best part about visiting all the parks is we get to see which areas are our favorites and visit again.

    This is a state park and historic site as well, thus the name. There are ruins showing a much…read morelarger fort at one time and one preserved building and monument. Plenty of interpretive signs that have obviously been rewritten to reflect modern values of inclusive history. There are plenty of camping sites available in this seemingly very quiet park. The walking trails are generally in good shape until you go deeper in to the adjoining trails . There are steep hills and damp valleys and warning signs that trails are rougher. For reasons unknown many sections are closed and certainly it's not from flooding as the summer of 21' is drought stricken. One less star because of some poor or lacking signage and guide maps while at trail intersections. Pick up a paper map at the closed headquarters, (they are in a box), and use your phone compass if need be.

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