• Badlands Hiking
  • Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
  • Badlands River Bend
  • Little Missouri State Park
  • Mountain Biker Among the Buttes
  • Governor's Photo Contest Honorable Mention (2012) - Bully! Badlands
  • Wild Horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
  • Lois Eiynck
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park

National & State Parks

From the majestic crags of the Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park to the living history at fort sites and the delicate blooms of a botanical garden, the national and state parks in North Dakota offer an up-close look at the state’s beauty and diversity. Find outdoor activities like hiking, biking, horseback riding and canoeing. Take a scenic drive and get back to nature! Click here for more on state and national parks in North Dakota.

  

 

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Events
Featured Events
  • Northcentral
    Northcentral
    May 22, 2020 - May 22, 2020
    EMS Kids Strong
    Garrison
    The Garrison-Max Ambulance is hosting its fifth annual EMS Kid Strong Event featuring local...
  • Northcentral
    Northcentral
    Jun 27, 2020 - Jun 28, 2020
    Fort Stevenson Frontier Military Days
    Garrison
    Experience Dakota Territory living history military encampment with demonstrations and maneuvers...
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Featured Listings
  • Southcentral
    Southcentral
    Beaver Lake State Park
    Wishek
    Beaver Lake State Park provides an escape from the rigors of everyday life, offering a relaxing...
  • Northcentral
    Northcentral
    Fort Stevenson State Park
    Garrison
    Fort Stevenson State Park, located on Lake Sakakawea's north shore, was named for the late 1800s...
  • Northcentral
    Northcentral
    Grahams Island State Park
    Devils Lake
    Grahams Island State Park, located on Devils Lake, is named after the first known white settler...
  • Northwest
    Northwest
    Theodore Roosevelt National Park - North Unit
    Watford City
    Scenic splendor in beautiful ND Badlands. Scenic drive, wildlife viewing, hiking, camping and...
  • Southeast
    Southeast
    Fort Ransom State Park
    Fort Ransom
    North Dakota's homesteading heritage is preserved at Fort Ransom State Park....
  • Southwest
    Southwest
    Theodore Roosevelt National Park - South Unit
    Medora
    Scenic splendor in beautiful ND Badlands. The South Unit includes a scenic loop drive, wildlife...
  • Southwest
    Southwest
    Little Missouri State Park
    Killdeer
    Little Missouri State Park contains some of the most rugged, picturesque Badlands terrain in...
  • Southwest
    Southwest
    River Peoples Visitor Center
    Center
    The River Peoples Visitor Center contains a library, classroom, and display area. The Learning...
  • Southwest
    Southwest
    Eastview Campground
    Killdeer
    Scattered along the brim of the badlands are 5 handcrafted, rustic heated/air conditioned log...
  • Southwest
    Southwest
    Cottonwood Campground
    Medora
    76 first-come, first-served sites. Pull-through sites are available. Group site available...
  • Northwest
    Northwest
    Juniper Campground
    Watford City
    First-come, first-served. No reservations accepted. 50 sites. A group site is also available and...
  • Southwest
    Southwest
    On-A-Slant Indian Village
    Mandan
    The On-A-Slant Indian Village is a 400-year-old Mandan village, which thrived for 200 years. The...
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