Buffalo River State Park

Minnesota State Park

Entrance fee$7 / vehicle
CampingYes
RV hookupsPrimitive only
Book a campsiteDirectionsOfficial Minnesota DNR pagePark map

About Buffalo River State Park

One of the largest unploughed prairies left in the state, 250 species of grass and wildflower deep, with Bluestem Prairie next door. Listen for prairie chickens and bobolinks; the campground shelters in hardwoods by the river.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

RV / campsite hookups

Camping options

Entrance fee

$7 per vehicle — One-day vehicle permit $7; year-round permit $35 ($26 for an additional vehicle, $30 motorcycle, $12 with a disability permit). Free year-round permits for disabled veterans, active-duty military and members of Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes.

Hours

Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Hours as published by Minnesota DNR. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone218-498-2124

Address565 155th Street South, Glyndon, MN 56547

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