Camden State Park facts for kids
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Camden State Park CCC/WPA/Rustic Style Historic District
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The Redwood River as viewed downstream from a road bridge in the park.
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 Location in Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Location | Lyon County, Minnesota, Off MN 23 SW of Lynd |
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| Nearest city | Lynd, Minnesota |
| Area | 2,247 acres (909 ha) |
| Built | 1934 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | NPS rustic architecture |
| MPS | Minnesota State Park CCC/WPA/Rustic Style MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 89001669 |
| Added to NRHP | April 19, 1991 |
Camden State Park is a cool state park in southwestern Minnesota. It's located near the city of Marshall. The park is a great spot for outdoor fun. You can enjoy picnics, camping, and hiking here. The beautiful Redwood River also flows through the park.
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Discovering Camden State Park's History
Camden State Park has a rich history. It became a park in 1934. Development started in 1935.
Building the Park with Special Workers
The park was built by special groups of workers. These groups were called the Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The VCC was a part of the larger Civilian Conservation Corps. These programs helped people find jobs during a tough time in history.
The National Park Service helped design the park. They made sure the park's layout worked well with the Redwood River. The river helped decide where different areas of the park would be. After the VCC finished their work in 1936, the WPA took over. They built more structures. Many of these buildings are still standing today. They are even listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are very important historical sites.
Exploring Nature at Camden State Park
Camden State Park is home to unique plants and animals. It's a special place for nature lovers.
The Amazing Sugar Maple Trees
In 1971, scientists studied the park. They found something very interesting. Camden State Park has some of the westernmost natural sugar maple trees in North America. These trees are known for their beautiful fall colors. They are also famous for making maple syrup!
Bringing Back the Prairie
In the 1980s, the park started an exciting project. They began to restore the prairie. Prairies are grasslands with many native plants. The project aimed to bring back the original plants that grew there.
How Prairie Restoration Works
The first prairie areas were small. They had about 35 types of grasses and wildflowers. Park staff have worked hard to keep these plants healthy. They have also expanded the prairie areas. One way they help the prairie is by using controlled burns. This means they carefully burn small parts of the prairie. This helps new plants grow and keeps the prairie healthy.
Images for kids
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Amorpha canescens Lead Plant. Restoration Trail - Camden State Park, MN. 20210708.
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Asclepias syriaca Common milkweed. Restoration Trail - Camden State Park, MN. 20210630.
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Asclepias verticillata Whorled milkweed. Restoration Trail - Camden State Park, MN. 20210708
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Bombycilla cedrorum Cedar Waxwing. Camden State Park, MN. 20160531.
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Echinacea angustifolia Narrow-leaved purple coneflower. Restoration Trail - Camden State Park, MN. 20210708.
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Pheucticus ludovicianus Rose-Breasted Grosbeak. Camden State Park, MN. 20160520.
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Rhus glabra Smooth sumac. Restoration Trail - Camden State Park, MN. 20210630.
