4.5Theodore Roosevelt National Park(1.855 reviews) - Underrated Gem of the National Park System Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
Well, well! We have found another hidden gem of the National Park system. We found TR National Park to include critters and fowl by the score, scenics to beat the band...the works! I'm sure it helped that we visited in April, and so had many trails and pullouts all to ourselves. We were the only visitors to the phenomenal petrified forest and other trail sights. The southern unit seems to have the critters and the northern unit the speculator views. We preferred the beauty of the northern unit...and we strongly recommend you travel the 60 miles north of Medora to visit that jewel. Thank you, National Park Service...you've got a gem on your hands!See more..
This is a well-done spot for seeing some buildings, statues of some famous Scandinavians and items which were used in past centuries in the homes of Scandinavians. Buildings are in great shape, including the beautiful replica Norwegian church. The huge Dala horse is fun to stand under and take pictures of. Employees in the visitor center are helpful. Volunteers in the church and some other buildings are knowledgeable and friendly. No admission charged, but please leave something in the visitors center to help cover costs.See more..
5.0South Unit(263 reviews) - So much beauty! Historic Walking Areas • National Parks
Popular area of the park for hiking and horseback riding.See more..
4.5Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park(254 reviews) - Change Your Plans - This is a Must-See Location Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours State Parks • Playgrounds
Rich in both military and early Native American history, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is your destination! The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is the state agency charged with administering selected parks and recreation areas that are deemed to have state-wide or regional significance. In addition, the department has responsibility for the following functions: ◾Off-highway vehicle planning and safety program ◾Snowmobile safety programs and trails ◾Nature Preserves Act ◾Outdoor recreation grants and statewide recreation planning ◾State Scenic Byways Program The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to provide and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities through diverse parks and programs that conserve the state's natural diversity. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in North Dakota is one of the outstanding historic areas within the state. The park is made historically important because within its boundaries are the ruins of On-A-Slant Mandan Indian Village and the Fort Abraham Lincoln cavalry and infantry posts. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is located 7 miles south of Mandan, ND, on Highway 1806. For those touring the historic fort buildings and Mandan Village, interpretive passes are required in addition to the vehicle entrance fee. There are daily tours of the Custer House and the On-A-Slant Indian village (May - September). Amenities ◾1,006 acres ◾Campground ◾Electrical ◾Reservations ◾RV Dump station ◾Showers ◾Cabins ◾Visitor center ◾Historic buildings ◾Interpretive tours ◾Picnic shelters ◾Playground ◾Horse corralsSee more..
4.5North Unit(182 reviews) - Our Dream Came True!!!! National Parks
One half of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, separated from the rest of the park by almost 50 miles.See more..
Its a great place for families from babies to grandparents. There are private cabanas you can rent and plenty of deck chairs to relax in. There are lifeguards, which is rare for a hotel pool. The hot tub is enormous. Some things to note: the pool towels are very rough, even for the usual low-grade pool towels in hotels everywhere. You can't bring in your own food or drinks. If you are a guest of the hotel, you must pay separately to access the water park, and you can only use your passes the day you arrive (no last minute morning swim before check-out). Just some things to consider when planning your stay :)See more..
With the warmer weather, we now have Thunder Road open again. Go carts are all gassed up and ready to go. Batting cages are going. The mini golf is stuff because they are so hilly, but still fun to play on.See more..
4.0North Dakota State Fair Center(48 reviews) - Great Fair Center Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
Located in Minot, N.D., North Dakota State Fair Center is one of the largest showplaces in North Dakota, U.S. The center has approximately 200,000 square feet of display space and support areas host a variety of events, such as conventions and meetings, trade shows, wedding receptions, horse and livestock shows, concerts, festivals, auctions, etc. throughout the year. With over two dozen buildings and support facilities to choose from, its complex provides a full line of functional setting for any type or size of event. The center's indoor All Seasons Arena provides seating for over 6,000 people and its on-site catering and concessions service has capabilities to accommodate a sit down meal for 5 to 5,000 guests. In addition, North Dakota State Fair Center provides a wide variety of equipment on rental basis for various event requirements.See more..
3.5Keelboat Park(48 reviews) - Nice place to see a piece of American History Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water • Biking Trails • Parks
Keelboats were an important means of transportation in this part of the Missouri River. They carried goods and people along and across the river. The park has an authentic Keelboat that kids can climb on and which gives you a picture of what these boats were like. Great view of the river from here and great place to watch people enjoying themselves along the river.See more..
4.5Oak Park(47 reviews) - Great nature walk Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Playgrounds
Oak park is my favorite place to bike or run in Minot. There are two many paths - a road open to cars and bikes with a one mile loop, and a bath restricted to foot traffic that goes a total of 1.4 miles. Lots of trees, and the foot path winds through a very secluded area. Wildlife includes plentiful geese and squirrels, and I've also seen raccoons and deer.See more..
4.0Raging Rivers Waterpark(46 reviews) - Community Water Park Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Water Parks
Raging Rivers Waterpark features tube slides, speed slides, a lazy river and a brand new Aqua Play area. It is four acres of wet and wild fun!See more..
4.5Lindenwood Park(44 reviews) - Great spot Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Playgrounds
This park has a great shade area with various spots to picnic or play on the play grounds. It is safe and clean.See more..
For me being around water, trails, trees, wildlife, birds....well, Lake Metigoshe State Park supplies all that. Seems like every time I visit there's a new "surprise" or something "different". I enjoy spending time at the South and North Hill Picnic area. This visit I was greeted by a doe and her two yearlings and an American Bald Eagle flew over just after my arrival. I went into the campground and found a portion of the Old Oak Trail that I wanted to hike. It went out to Oriole Island. I had heard there were loons there but unfortunately I didn't see them. I was lucky to see other song birds in the trees though and chipmunks and a snake. This trip I didn't stay in the park but I had stayed in the Cormorant Cabin previously and enjoyed it very much. Sunrises over School Section Lake can be really amazing. I hope you enjoy the photos I'm including.See more..
4.0Turtle River State Park(38 reviews) - Camping... Incredible Modern Bathrooms! State Parks
Situated on the meandering Turtle River, Turtle River State Park is located in a beautiful wooded valley. Constructed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park offers year-round recreational activities, including camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, fishing and trails for hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing. Rustic group cabins and shelters are available for rent. Our Visitor Center hosts a variety of interpretive panels to help visitors learn more about our history and local environment.See more..
Beautiful place to camp. Their campground is large and has different loops. One loop has full hookups and the others are just electric and water. The lake is very nice. The campground spaces are large enough to park your boat. A must visit while in ND.See more..
The national grassland is a massive amount of property that surrounds all three units of TRNP. While the north Unit is surrounded by this green plain that is so endless it almost looks like the sea, South Unit has a mixture of plains, plateaus and badlands. It is here in the National Grassland, that our group took a two hour trail ride with Medora Stables. The views atop the grassland plateaus are every bit as amazing as the view from the overlooks like Painted Canyon. It is also here that we saw what brought Roosevelt to the Dakotas, cattle ranching. Dozens of cows were grazing here in the protected grasslands high above. However, in addition to cattle grazing, the designated area has Ponderosa Pine forest and badland buttes. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and was so glad we were able to connect to the Old West that brought Roosevelt here.See more..
We brought our 3 year old daughter here for a few hours of fun after just getting to town. She was able to ride almost everything. It’s about 2 tickets a ride and you can get 25 tickets for $20. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. Our daughter was able to go slow or fast on the swings, front or backwards by asking. (No other kids were on them when doing this). Totally work a few hours of laughs. See more..
4.5Icelandic State Park(28 reviews) - Excellent State Park Campground! State Parks
Icelandic State Park was the break we needed. My wife and I spent two weeknights here in June on a Monday and Tuesday. There were very few people camping. It was brilliantly quiet and we had two moonless nights that made star gazing pretty amazing! The bathroom/showers were incredible! Clean and spacious! Loved the hot water! We did have to make contact with the Park Rangers and they were super helpful. We spent time hiking around the campground area, around the lake, and across the dam. We enjoyed spening time in the Heritage Center’s small museum. Firewood is $6 for a bundle. We appreciated seeing a doe walk bravely through the camping area. The red squirrels were psycho! They ran all over the place from sunup to sundown chasing each other and chattering loudly. Other than being rained on while tenting... everything else was excellent! We look forward to being back!See more..
5.0Cannonball Concretions Pullout(25 reviews) - A unique feature of the park Spent < 1 hour National Parks • Geologic Formations
Readily accessible from the scenic road, this unique feature of the park made us pretty curious where it came from. The information sign explains it further. The balls are pretty slippery and my sister got abrasions after slipping from one of them. So please, be very careful if trying to step on them to pose for photos. There is also a trail to the side of it which leads to a prairie dog town. Too bad it was extremely hot when we visited, we did not go deep and only stayed at the balls.See more..
4.0Lewis and Clark State Park(24 reviews) - Safe views Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours State Parks
Lewis and Clark State Park is situated on one of the upper bays of Lake Sakakawea. The rugged buttes of the North Dakota Badlands display a towering backdrop to one of the state's best recreation areas. The park, of course, is named for the Corps of Discovery explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The expedition camped nearby on April 17, 1805, and an interpretive trail marker has been placed within the park to commemorate their historic journey through North Dakota. Lake Sakakawea offers excellent fishing (Walleye, Sauger, and Northern Pike) and boating opportunities. The park also offers a swimming beach with washed sand. Two rare fish species, the pallid sturgeon and the prehistoric-looking paddlefish, can occasionally be found in the lake's western reaches.See more..
4.5Cross Ranch State Park(23 reviews) - Don’t miss this place! Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
Located along seven miles of the last free-flowing, undeveloped stretches of the Missouri River, North Dakota's Cross Ranch Centennial State Park is rich in both cultural and natural history. The park is purposely left primitive to preserve the land's natural beauty. The River Peoples Visitor Center has displays and information about the once mighty Missouri River, which has now been tamed through a series of major dams and reservoirs along its length. A boat ramp is available for those wishing to explore this scenic segment of the river, while anglers will find walleye, pike and bass in its waters. Canoe rentals are also available. An extensive trail system can be explored either on foot or on cross country skis during the winter months. During the summer, the trails allow access to a 5,000-acre dedicated nature preserve where mixed grass prairie, river bottom forests and woody draws can be seen. Cross country ski and snowshoe rentals are available. A back country area is open for those wishing to hike to their camping spot.See more..
4.5Tommy Turtle Statue(23 reviews) - Tommy turtle rocks my socks!! Spent < 1 hour Parks • Playgrounds
If your not from the area this you have to get a picture by tommy.. if your from the area get a tattoo of TommySee more..
We liked the General Sibley Park. No one was making noise, even in the night. We slept so well. We had a concrete path for our RV. And the restrooms and showers were a few feet away. We had lots of trees. People played golf here. There is a shelter with picnic tables. For the children there is a playground. The river was beautiful! Worthwhile to see!See more..
We took a drive today as it was a beautiful July Sunday. The park has many hiking trails and there were many beautiful views. Next time we come we will stay the weekend and go camping.See more..
We are from Illinois and look for State Parks to vacation at in our R.V. This park was gorgeous, clean the sites for the r.v. were big, clean and well taken care of with full hook ups. They have so much history and so many things to do. We spent a good hour at the prairie dog site watching them run around so cute. If you are heading towards North Dakota try and stay here you won't regret it.See more..
4.5Memorial Park(16 reviews) - Overnight in Grand Forks Parks
Park established in rememberance of the flood of April 18, 1997.See more..
WetlandsGreat Beauty HerE For All From Sportsman, Outdoorsman, Hunter, Casual Sightseers. ThEre Are WetlandS, Trails And Plenty Of Wildlife To Take in.See more..
4.0Roosevelt Park Pool(13 reviews) - Too short of a season Water Parks The pool is wonderful. It's clean and well maintained. The problem is that season is too short. Pool opens in June and closes in mid August before summer is even over with. Quite often it is closed when the weather is the hottest. They should open at 9 or 10 am instead of Noon or 1 pm. See more..
Great pool to spend a hot summer day at. As far as I know this is the only pool in town with low dives and high dives.See more..
4.0Prairie Outpost Park(10 reviews) - Local history brought to life! Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks
Located east of the Dickinson Museum Center complex. This 12 acre historic village is home to several buildings that have been brought in from around southwestern North Dakota. Guided tours are included with a Museum ticket purchase and are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day only. The buildings are only open with a guided tour.See more..
Great level modern or rustic sites with clean bathroom and showers. Beautiful Lake views, lots of room between sites. Windy though.See more..
4.5Rheault Farm(9 reviews) - Great Family Fun on a Budget Parks
Most of the events at this farm, run by Fargo Parks District, are free. We enjoy taking our young child here every Christmas for Santa's Workshop, where the children can write and mail letters to Santa, meet real reindeer, meet Santa, do Christmas crafts, and decorate cookies with Mrs. Clause FOR FREE.See more..
5.0Medicine Wheel Park(8 reviews) - Great historical stop Spent < 1 hour Parks
The park, located off of I94, provides easy access to a Native American medicine wheel. Designed and built by Native Americans to track the seasons and movement of the stars, the park offers some picnic tables, explanatory signs, and plenty of places for dogs or kids to run around. Those visiting should keep in mind that the stones are laid out in an astronomical alignment so please do not disturb or move them. See more..
This small state park was a surprise for us. We live in the town where I grew up and this gem is only 60 miles away, yet I had never been there and wasn't really aware it existed until a few weeks ago. It is a pleasant place to camp, with about 30 campsites, most with electricity, and 2 camping cabins. It is well shaded, and the electric sites are all pull-throughs. There are two very clean comfort stations with showers, a playground, swimming beach, dock, fishing, hiking trails, a ranger program for the kids on Saturday afternoon and beautiful lake views. We really enjoyed our weekend here and plan to go back next summer.See more..
Ryan Lake Park was looking good as it was previously mowed for the 4th of July. Ducks and their ducklings were enjoying the water as a family was feeding them from one of the docks/piers. Fish were jumping. Yes, they are in there. Cattails have taken over a lot of this little pond’s shoreline since my last visit . Gophers have been very busy digging holes everywhere around the lake. Gopher mounds and holes are easily seen everywhere. Be careful walking around on the grass. You wouldn’t want to twist your ankle stepping in a gopher hole. Checking out Ryan Lake Park is certainly worth a visit. See more..
We had an amazing Labor Day Weekend hike through the Pembina Gorge! The wild flowers were in full bloom, and it was a beautiful partly cloudy day to walk the trails. If you plan to do a day hike here, please remember to bring water with you. The hike down into the Gorge is easy, but it could be more difficult for many people when they start making the trek back to the top. I walking stick could be very beneficial for you as well. Happy Hiking!See more..
4.5Larimore Dam(5 reviews) - Really good on a sunny day Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Dams • Playgrounds Larimore Dam is a 25 minute drive from the city of Grand Forks and offers a nice little park with a view over the actual dam. There is a huge field where one can play sports, and there is also a playground with different swings and slides, although it shows the wear of time. If you´re lucky you´ll see wild life such as deer and swans, but that all depends on the season. Larimore Dam also has bbqs, but remember to bring your own coal! Remember: bring a $5 note for the parking.See more..
5.0Broadway Square(5 reviews) - Top Stop in Fargo, ND Monday: Parks
Broadway Square is a ton of fun for all ages when there are events happening, most of which are free! It's also a perfect place to hang out when there isn't an event happening. Summer has water spouts for kids to dance in, seating, public restrooms, an awesome stage, music... Winter is skating, a giant holiday tree with dancing lights, fire pits... Just across the street are tons of restaurants and shopping, including ice cream, coffee/hot cocoa, waffles, and so much more. Every visit to Fargo deserves a stop at Broadway Square in the heart of downtown. Plan to leave the car in a public parking garage, stay and walk awhile. You'll want time to explore the neighborhood.See more..
4.5Little Missouri State Park(4 reviews) - Stayed 2 nights State Parks • Equestrian Trails • Hiking Trails
This is actually a horse camp so you wake to horses neighing. It’s on a bluff overlooking the river and quite pretty. They have wonderful clean showers and pit toilets- so it’s also cheaper. Everything in Medora was taken and this was wide open. Yes you had to travel to get to Theodore Roosevelt National Park but in this part of the country you must travel. The only downside was you could hear the flames from the oil wells.See more..
We go every year. Some of the best racing and rodeos you will see. You will not be disappointed when you leave. It's definitely worth going.See more..
4.5DogTown Dog Park(2 reviews) - Clean and fun Spent 1-2 hours Parks Great free place to let your 4 legged friend loose and enjoy interaction with other dogs, and try out some cool obstacles. See more..
The Greenway is a 2200 acre recreation area that includes biking and walking trails, playgrounds, picnic and fishing, disc golf and regular golf courses, dog park, and more, all along the scenic Red River and Red Lake Rivers. I was able to walk to Lincoln Drive Park and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and watching my grandson on the playground. The whole Greenway is probably about 20 miles. It crosses into Minnesota. This park was built after the terrible flooding of 1997. What a gem.See more..
If you grew up in the 70s/80s and remember the days of metal slides and wood merry go rounds you'll love this park. Lots of new equipment too so my kids LOVE visiting Oakes and going to this park.See more..
5.0Chahinkapa Park(1 review) - So much to do all in one place - and most of it is FREE! Parks This is a great place to go as a family, there is a walking path that takes you through all the various places there. We started at the Sculpture Gardens, taking time to play in the interactive musical sculpture, get our picture taken with the Moose, Velociraptor, and several other sculptures. Then we followed the path over past the campground and to the Zoo entrance. We didn't go into the zoo but did take time to enjoy the mural and the flowers. We would definitely go back again. The places we didn't visit during this visit were the two playgrounds, the aquatic center, the baseball/softball fields and the carousel...but maybe next time.See more..
We spent two nights during Labor Day Weekend camping at the Riverside Park and Campground in Walhalla. The campground was small, but it was very well looked after and laid out well. We appreciated the large camping spaces. We called the posted number to purchase wood to be dropped off for our campfire. The firewood guy backed his pickup right into our site and helped us unload the wood near our fire pit. We got a nice amount of firewood for $20. We encountered one problem... the first morning I tried to use the bathroom, some nincompoop plugged the toilets in the men’s room so that they were not useable. It looked as if it was done on purpose. Ugh! We contacted management and this problem was taken care of quickly. There is plenty of excellent playground equipment for kids to enjoy, and there is also a swimming pool in the park. The Walhalla area is pretty beautiful. We enjoyed the day hikes we took around the area, especially to the Pembina Gorge. We were totally satisfied with our time camping here. We look forward to camping here again in the future.See more..
After backcountry camping for a few weeks, tradition is we get pizza from Pizza Pie on the Fly and eat at the park. There are nice tables in the shade and plenty of garbage cans. It overlooks a sand volleyball court and an interesting veterans memorial. The kids really like the playground though they are starting to grow out of it.See more..
This Veterans Memorial Park is being built up to be a really big deal in Grand Forks. Hey! Our Veterans are a really big deal! I, for one, am very grateful for those that have bravely fought (and, sadly, many died) for the freedoms we have today. This park has been 10 years in the making. The official dedication date for this park was on Saturday, September 11th, 2021. The dedication may have already taken place, but there are still many parts to this park that are still being pulled together. It is looking pretty amazing now, but more is still to come. It is certainly a "work in progress," and we are very fortunate to have a place like this in Grand Forks dedicated to those that have defended this great nation. God bless the USA!See more..
