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Fort Ransom

Located in the Sheyenne River Valley, Fort Ransom State Park was established in the 1860s as a military fort.

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Nearby Parks Around Fort Ransom

Compare nearby parks around Fort Ransom when planning alternatives, extensions, or a follow-up trip.

263.1 mi away

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Rocky Mountain

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Fort Ransom

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259.2 mi away

Painted Canyon Trail

This two-mile trail starts at the Painted Canyon Visitor Center.

259.3 mi away

Painted Canyon Visitor Center

The Painted Canyon Visitor Center is a small visitor center home to a spectacular panoramic view of the North Dakota Badlands.

259.4 mi away

Lower Paddock/Lower Talkington/Jones Creek Trail

A connection of trails that can be hiked in short or longer segments.

259.8 mi away

Buck Hill Trail

A trail to the highest accessible point in the park.

260.3 mi away

The Coal Vein Trail

This rail follows a coal vein that burned slowly from 1951 to 1977.

260.7 mi away

Boicourt Overlook

One of the best views in the park, and a favorite at sunset.