Northern State Recreation Area

A 726-acre public recreation area on part of the former Northern State Hospital farm, with 1921 dairy-barn ruins overlooking the meadows.

Field note

The public landscape is the destination. The surviving historic structures are closed to entry, and the county explicitly prohibits going inside.

Evidence line

This listing is marked documented. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change, so use the primary source before leaving home.