Fort Snelling Winter

4.5/5
(133) · State park in Saint Paul, United States
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Located on Pike Island, this scenic state park is one of Minnesota's most visited attractions, which features trails for cross-country skiing, hiking and …

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4.5/5 · 133 reviews
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Nov 8, 2024
We went on a quiet weekday to walk to the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. Water levels were quite low due to lack of rain in the previous month. To reach our goal we parked at a…Full review by Silverbluejay
May 14, 2024
Fort Snelling is a amazing and So great to see me and my family loved this park very much but we love to camp which was sad but we enjoyed It very well.Full review by Daniel S
Oct 30, 2023
Asked for into at the visitor centre, he was not helpful AT ALL, in fact seemed very disinterested. I asked re getting to Minnehaha Park and was told the trail was closed. When questioned further wa…Full review by E P

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Is this a good place to take dogs?
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The state park is a great place for dogs with plenty of trails. Must be kept on 6-foot leash. Don't take them to the historic site, which is an entirely different place adjacent to the park.
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When would you say the water is a nice temp to swim? I read that the weather can be super hot but the water is too cold …
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When would you say the water is a nice temp to swim? I read that the weather can be super hot but the water is too cold until late in the summer.
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We have not gone into the water at the beach for a very long time. But it I recall there are people there in July swimming, I suggest that you check with the Park Office as to the …
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We have not gone into the water at the beach for a very long time. But it I recall there are people there in July swimming, I suggest that you check with the Park Office as to the conditions.
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Answer by Yuko-Stu · Jun 16, 2017
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Are there rocks and such for the little to climb upon and romper about?
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Hi...there are many trails...off trail --without a guide-- requires some maps and also depends on your level of expertise and training. One should also keep in mind that visitors can …
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Hi...there are many trails...off trail --without a guide-- requires some maps and also depends on your level of expertise and training. One should also keep in mind that visitors can inadvertently damage landscape and natural habitat in off-trail activity.
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Are dogs allowed on the trails?
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We saw tons of dogs on the trails.
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When do I need a burning permit?
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