The river provides opportunities for canoeists of all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Beginners can put in at the dock right next to the park's Visitor Center, canoe upstream and then float back down. More adventuresome and experienced canoeists are encouraged to take advantage of the park's transport services and put in at one of 6 sites ranging from 2 to 14 miles upstream. There is also a canoe campsite within the park, accessible only by canoe or foot

park has 6 canoes available for rental. Each canoe can hold 3 adults. Paddles and life jackets are included in the rental fee.

Also available are 2 kayaks that will hold I adult each.

Entrance Fee The park charges a daily entrance fee of $5.00 per vehicle.

Rental Fees: $7. 00 per hour, per canoe or kayak for minimum of 2 hours OR $40.00 per 24 hour period

Deposit; A deposit of $50.00 per canoe, to be refunded when the canoe is returned undamaged, is required. Blank checks or drivers licenses are also accepted as deposits.

Reservations: Canoes may reserved in advance, but only for the entire day. ($40.00 rate) Call the park at (701 )-973-433

Rental Times: Canoes may be rented from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M.

Lyle Bjone 2 miles 1.5-2 hours $5.00

Myron Hammer 4 miles 2-2.5 hours $7.00

Wood's Crossing 5 miles 3-3.5 hours $8.00

Ralph Oehlke 6 miles 4-4.5 hours $9.00

Little Yellowstone 8 miles 6.5-7 hours $ 11.00

Fort Ransom State Park 5981 Walt Hjelle Parkawy Fort Raniom. ND 58033

Phone: 701-973-4331 Fax: 701-973-4151 Emai:frsp@state.nd.us

Formed by the melting waters of the Wisconsin glacier some 13,000 years ago, the Sheyenne River flows 581 miles from its headwaters 15 miles north of McClusky until it converges with the Red River at Fargo. The river forms much of the eastern boundary of the park. Elm, green ash, and bur oak trees line its banks with vivid green in the summer and blazing reds, golds and oranges in the autumn. In the distance, rolling hills can be seen, some richly forested, others blanketed by verdant prairie. White tailed deer may be glimpsed frequently, as well as squirrels, belted kingfishers and other birds, beaver, and an occasional mink The river is also home to walleye, northern pike, catfish, and other fish. The beautiful scenery and abundant opportunities for observing wildlife help to make this peaceful river one of North Dakota's most popular canoeing waters.