Recreation area

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Visitor Center

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site · Stanton · North Dakota — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Visitor Center is located off Highway 37 just north of the city of Stanton, ND. The Visitor Center’s entrance is in the shape of a giant eagle welcoming visitors. Once inside, visitors can view the movie, tour the exhibits or shop in our bookstore. Outside and behind the Visitor Center is a reconstructed earthlodge (furnished with replica artifacts in the summer) and the beginning of one of the three trails located at the park.

Getting there

One-half mile north of Stanton, ND on County Road 37. One hour northwest of Bismarck, ND and one and a half hours southwest of Minot, ND.

Contact
(701) 745-3300

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