Verified
Established Camping
Skalbekken County Park
Skalbekken County Park near Sacred Heart, MN, features flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Minnesota River and the Upper Sioux Agency State Park, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring local history.
Description
Skalbekken County Park amenities include shelters, restrooms, water, picnic areas, rustic camping areas, plus horse trails and camps with horse ties and manure bunkers. Skalbekken became Renville County’s first park in 1967. The original deed belonged to Ole Skalbeck. Skalbeck’s log home, originally built in 1868, was moved to the park in 1974.
Location
Skalbekken County Park is located in Minnesota
Directions
Located about six miles southwest of Sacred Heart on County Road 10.
Coordinates
44.73600033 N
95.41900036 W
Detours Nearby
Sportsman Park
58 min away
Green Lake County Park
1 hr 7 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 39 min from Mankato
- 1 hr 40 min from St. Cloud
- 2 hrs 1 min from Minneapolis
- 2 hrs 1 min from Sioux Falls
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
