Red River State Recreation Area

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Explore a unique recreational destination built on a Former neighborhood that flooded

Exploring the Park

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Welcome to Red River State Recreation Area.
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Multi-use paved trails follow the river and meander through the nearby town of Grand Forks.
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Miles of paved trails connect the park and the nearby cities on either side of the border between Minnesota and North Dakota.
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Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 7 miles
  • Accessible ~ 7 miles
  • Bicycle ~ 7 miles

Camping

  • Drive-in sites ~ 109 Sites
  • Pull-through sites ~ 79 sites
  • Electric~ 98 full-service sites (electric, water, and sewer), 3 electric-only sites
  • Walk-in sites~ 4 sites
  • Group camp~ 1 site, accommodates up to 40 people

Activities

  • Picnic area and shelter
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Boat and canoe access
  • Interpretive Exhibit
  • Naturalist programs
MNDNR Official Page - Red River SRA