Fort Ransom State Park
5981 Walts Hill Rd, Fort Ransom, ND 58033
12 miles of trails
Sheyenne River Valley state park in Fort Ransom, North Dakota, connects to the North Country Trail with rolling hills and forested paths for leashed dogs. Site offers shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on trails. Terrain varies in difficulty.
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- Park
- Fort Ransom State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Fort Ransom, North Dakota
- Coordinates
- 46.4575, -97.9475
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (320 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.9 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 320 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 12 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Sheyenne River Valley park with rolling hills and forested trails (part of North Country Trail). Leashed dogs on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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