Hiking in the Badlands.
Hiking in the Badlands.
Interpreters and visitors at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site near Williston
Interpreters and visitors at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site near Williston
Wind Canyon is one of the most photographed views in the park.
Wind Canyon is one of the most photographed views in the park.
Hikers pause along a trail in the morning haze along the Maah Daah Hey
Hikers pause along a trail in the morning haze along the Maah Daah Hey
Lake Sakakawea and the new marina at Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison.
Lake Sakakawea and the new marina at Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison.
Camping along Little Missouri River
Camping along Little Missouri River
A herd of bison in the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
A herd of bison in the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Fort Ransom State Historic Site is at the southern end of the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway.
Fort Ransom State Historic Site is at the southern end of the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway.
A hiker takes a break on the Maah Daah Hey Trail
A hiker takes a break on the Maah Daah Hey Trail
Enjoying the Badlands of western North Dakota.
Enjoying the Badlands of western North Dakota.
Some people believe the ghosts of General Custer and Libbie are alive and well in the Custer House.
Some people believe the ghosts of General Custer and Libbie are alive and well in the Custer House.
Hiking in the Badlands.
Interpreters and visitors at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site near Williston
Wind Canyon is one of the most photographed views in the park.
Hikers pause along a trail in the morning haze along the Maah Daah Hey
Lake Sakakawea and the new marina at Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison.
Camping along Little Missouri River
A herd of bison in the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Fort Ransom State Historic Site is at the southern end of the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway.
A hiker takes a break on the Maah Daah Hey Trail
Enjoying the Badlands of western North Dakota.
Some people believe the ghosts of General Custer and Libbie are alive and well in the Custer House.

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! 

 

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Turtle River State Park
Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park is located in a beautiful wooded valley along the meandering Turtle River. The…
Wannagan Creek Cabins
Built in 2013 in a peaceful location with a beautiful view overlooking the Little Missouri River, four miles north of Theodore Roosevelt National…
Fort Lincoln Trolley
Come join us for a nine-mile railroad trip along the Heart River to Fort Lincoln State Park. One of the cars we run is a restored 1890s streetcar that…
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
General George Custer's last home is reconstructed, as are the central barracks, granary, commissary and a stable. Tours take visitors back to 1875,…
Cottonwood Campground
76 first-come, first-served sites. Pull-through sites are available. Group site available and reservations are accepted beginning March 1. No…
Fort Stevenson Guardhouse
The Guardhouse Interpretive Center was reconstructed to tell the story of the frontier military history of Fort Stevenson.  Step back in time and…
Lake Sakakawea State Park
On the south shore of Lake Sakakawea, adjacent to Garrison Dam, Lake Sakakawea State Park offers a wide range of water-based recreational activities…
Stiklestad Lodge and Event Center
Stiklestad Lodge is located in the rolling hills of Ransom County and is named in tribute to the hard-working immigrants who first settled in the…
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