Environmental education enthusiasts will find programming and nature study opportunities at this state-managed facility in northwestern Minnesota. The campground sits on 320 acres of restored prairie and wetland habitat, with interpretive trails winding through diverse ecosystems that support migrating waterfowl and native plant communities.
Basic amenities include picnic tables and fire rings at each site, with firewood available for purchase. The $15 nightly rate reflects the educational focus rather than recreational camping. Cannon Park offers a more traditional camping experience less than a mile away for visitors seeking standard campground facilities.
Description
Five primitive campsites are available just east of the nature center. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Restrooms, showers and firewood are available 24/7 at the nature center. For more information, call 218-945-3129.
A few camping rules:
Be respectful of nature and other campers. Use the garbage cans at the nature center. Do not litter and do not burn garbage. Do not bring firewood from another location. There is firewood available at the nature center. Do not move the fire rings or picnic tables.
Fee Info
Fee is $15 per night. Fee can be deposited in drop box at the kiosk on the corner of the nature center driveway and Summit Ave.
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Location
Public CampgroundAgassiz Environmental Learning Center Campground is located in Minnesota
Address
400 Summit Ave SW
Fertile, MN
Coordinates
47.5298527744746 N
96.29553758649868 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Fires
Drive Time
- 57 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 1 hr 11 min from Fargo, ND
- 3 hrs 6 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 3 hrs 41 min from Duluth, MN
