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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
4.5Little 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..
