Minnesotans are lucky to have access to all manner of hotels, motels, resorts, and campsites. Whether you love luxury or you prefer something a little quirky, there’s a place to stay somewhere in the Land of 10,000 Lakes that will fit your needs. In Granite Falls, Minnesota, a little known state park offers a beautiful place to stay for anyone looking for unique lodging. Check it out:

Upper Sioux Agency State Park is a beautiful and historically rich park in Granite Falls, Minnesota. You’ll find it at 5908 MN-67, Granite Falls, MN 56241.

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The park is made up of more than 1,200 acres of beautiful land between the Minnesota and Yellow Medicine Rivers.

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The park was founded in the 1960s to preserve ruins of the Upper Sioux Agency, which was destroyed during the Dakota War of 1862.

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There are 18 miles of beautiful hiking trails throughout the park, including some that cross old battlefields from the war.

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Wherever you go, you’ll have a chance to see some of Minnesota’s native plant and animal species.

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In between your explorations, you may want to set up a campsite. The park has regular campsites, or you can choose something a little different.

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The park has three tipis available for guests to stay in. They are an affordable $30 per night.

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If you think the outside of the tipi is impressive, wait until you step inside. It’s unlike any tent you’ve ever slept in — and probably a lot more comfortable. Each one can sleep six people.

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Each tipi has a fire pit outside. And if you need more space, there are larger picnic areas in the park that also have picnic tables.

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We recommend checking out the park — and the tipi campsites — in the summer and fall when the rolling landscape is at its prettiest.

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Have you ever visited Upper Sioux Agency State Park or stayed at its tipi campground? If you’d like more information about the park, check out the website here.

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Address: 5908 MN-67, Granite Falls, MN 56241