About Sibley State Park

Sibley Provides you access to..."Nature at its Best" One of Minnesota's top 20 attractions, Sibley provides access to 2,900 acres of a rich mosaic of colorful prairies, hills, lush hardwood forests, bountiful wetlands and cool, clear lakes. Throughout the seasons, miles of trails provide an enjoyable access to Sibley State Park, a place for experiencing "Nature at its Best."

Sibley State Park's Naturalist Activities...Fun Learning for the Whole Family
Are you the type of person who would like to know more about Sibley State Park's and Kandiyohi County's rich, natural diversity of plants, animals and geology? Sibley State Park naturalists provide year-round fun, learning experiences for the whole family.
 

Birding
Sibley State Park is probably the best place in the county to look for Passerines, especially Warblers. Sibley was formerly a prairie ecosystem and several prairie remnants are kept intact by the park staff. Birding is as varied here as the habitat with more than 206 different species of birds having been seen.  You can find everything from Wild Turkeys, Ruffed Grouse, Eastern Bluebirds and Field Sparrows to all the expected Woodpeckers. This is also a good location for Cuckoos, Thrushes, Tanagers and Barred Owls.
 

Programs and Services

• Visitor Center located in the Interpretive Center.  Three exhibit rooms in the upper level of Interpretive Center focus on wetlands, geology and terrestrial features of the park. Lower area includes an auditorium and trail center.  In winter the trail center is used as a warming house.  The park provides wood for stove in the trail center.  Flush toilets are also located in the center.
• Interpretive Exhibit located in the Interpretive Center.  Three exhibit rooms in the upper level of Interpretive Center focus on wetlands, geology and terrestrial features of the park.
• Naturalist Programs are done year-round.  Programs operate out of the Interpretive Center.  Program schedule is posted in the Interpretive Center.
• Historic Site.  Numerous buildings and roads in the park were built by the Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) in the 1930s.  A kiosk that carries interpretive information about the VCC and VCC-built facilities is located in the beach area.
• Gift Shop
• Groceries
• Rentals—Boat and canoe rentals are available from Memorial weekend through Labor Day at the Sibley Beach Store.
• Ice is available at the Beach Store May through October.
• Public Phones—a courtesy phone is located outside the Park Office.
• Geocaching Wildlife Safari—Bring your own GPS unit or use one of the park's hand-held units for free.  As time permits, park staff will be available to give you helpful tips and geocaching information. 

Special Exhibits
Most nature activities originate from the modern interpretive/trail center that provides three exhibit rooms filled with attractive and interactive displays.
 

Recreation Facilities