©2019, Department of Natural Resources MAP AND GUIDE: ABOUT THE PARK SO EVERYONE CAN ENJOY THE PARK... UPPER SIOUX AGENCY Upper Sioux Agency State Park was established in 1963 to STATE PARK preserve and interpret the remains of the historic site of A full set of STATE PARK RULES AND the Upper Sioux or Yellow Medicine Indian Agency. The REGULATIONS is available at mndnr.gov. 5908 HIGHWAY 67 Historic Upper Sioux Agency Site is managed by the GRANITE FALLS, MN 56241 PARK OPEN Minnesota Historical Society and offers self-led 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY opportunities. Be sure to explore the park’s diverse 320-564-4777 landscapes covering 1,280 acres of the VEHICLE PERMITS and its confluence with the . You’ll Permits required; purchase at park office or entrance kiosk. find open prairie knolls, bluffs and cool, wooded slopes. A VISITOR TIPS visit will reveal trails that are perfect for horseback riding, PETS WELCOME • The park office is open Memorial hiking, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Reserve a tipi for a unique experience. Keep on 6-foot leash; pick up after; attend at all times; not allowed in Day weekend to Labor Day buildings or at beaches. weekend on Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS − CAMPGROUND QUIET HOURS • Contact at the park November 10 p.m.– 8 a.m.; only registered campers may be in campground during quiet hours. through March may be sparse. Hiking Club Trail 4.3-mile loop • Trails are shared with horses; all Hilly • Mowed grass • Packed dirt FIREWOOD dogs must be leashed. Start in prairie above the Yellow Medicine River Valley, move down wooded slopes, and then head back Must be purchased at this park or from up into the picnic grounds. Parking is available at the picnic area. vendors who sell wood approved for this • Make your hike enjoyable by park; no gathering firewood in the park. bringing insect repellent along. Minnesota River Trail 1.8 miles one-way • In an emergency call 911. Mostly flat • Packed dirt Discover eagles and waterfowl along the river or stop to smell the wild roses in June or July. This trail begins at the Confluence Day-Use Area and ends at the Riverside Campground. If you’d like a longer hike, WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT FISHING take the 1.5-mile Wetland Trail from the campground (watch for the resident beavers in the wetland), or REGULATIONS? VISIT MNDNR.GOV/FISHMN ONLY HAVE AN HOUR? hike the 1.1-mile Terrace Trail (hardwoods with steep terrain) to the 0.8-mile Mink Trail which will lead • Enjoy the view from the Minnesota back to the day-use area. River Overlook (park entrance). MORE INFORMATION • Stop at the interpretive center to discover more about the park (open MORE TO EXPLORE AT THE PARK Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seasonally April 1 to October 31). • Stay awhile at a drive-in campsite (electric or • Equestrians are welcome with a campground, Information Center • Experience the confluence of the non-electric) or walk-in campsites. The rustic day-use area and 16 miles of trails with access to 500 Lafayette Rd. , St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 888-646-6367 or mndnr.gov/parks Yellow Medicine River. Spend the Riverside Campground on the Minnesota River is more paths in Skalbekken County Park. Be sure afternoon at picnic tables and fire a great spot for anglers. to have your horse pass. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. rings in the nearby day-use area This information may be available in alternative format upon request. • Reserve a tipi for a unique camping experience • Make camping reservations by calling (campground entrance). from late May to September. Tipis fill fast, so 866-857-2757 or at mndnr.gov/reservations. reserve early or try for quieter weekdays. Pets • Try your luck fishing from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. at the LOOKING FOR MORE TO DISCOVER? and open flames are not allowed in tipis. Bring a Yellow Medicine River confluence. sleeping pad and sleeping bag for your stay. VISIT MNDNR.GOV/UPPERSIOUX • Find over 200 species of birds in the park.