Buffalo River State Park

The tall-grass prairie within Buffalo River State Park and the adjoining 1300-acre Bluestem Prairie Scientific and Natural Area combine to form one of the largest and best tracts of grassland left in Minnesota. Each spring prairie chickens perform their showy mating dances and can be viewed from special birding blinds. Buffalo River State Park is located 13 miles east of Moorhead in Minnesota’s Clay County. Read more …

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A man and two women walk through a prairie field filled with wildflowers
An interpretive sign in a field explains the occurence of glacial erratic boulders
Travel trailers in the shade of green trees at the edge of a grassy field of wildflowers
A man and a woman study a paper map at a scenic overlook on a river
A horseshoe-shaped bulge in a river nearly doubles back on itself as it passes through a wooded area
An interpretive sign details the geologic history of Buffalo River State Park in Minnesota
A man and a woman fish from the grassy banks of a calm river
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Trails

The park’s 12 miles of easy footpaths give hikers a chance to see some 250 species of wildflowers and grasses. The Buffalo River bisects the park and is the center of most activity.

Camping

The 44-site campground can be busy during the summer, so reservations are a good idea. A large primitive group camp is located downriver, close to the park’s entrance.

Winter

No groomed trails exist, but snowshoeing is permitted throughout the park.

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