Summer view of Earthlodge
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
National Historic Site · ND
Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers living in villages along the Missouri and its tributaries. The site was a major Native American trade center for hundreds of years prior to becoming an important market place for fur traders after 1750.
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Hours Exceptions
NoteSummer Hours
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available23 activities
Park Name
InfoKnife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoND
Phone
Info7017453300
KNRI_Information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoKnife River Indian Villages National Historic Site is open from sunrise to sunset, every day of the year. Even when visitor center is closed, the park itself remains open.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Archeology, Arts + 12 more
Weather Info
InfoSummers are warm and sunny with temperatures occasionally reaching 100 degrees F and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are invigorating, with extremely cold temperatures as low as -35 degrees
Getting There
InfoPlane: Closest Commercial Airports are Bismarck (60 miles) Minot (85 miles) Dickinson (102 miles). Hazen, ND (15 miles from site) has an airport for small planes. Car: One-half mile north of Stanton,
Location
Info47.3540° N, -101.3861° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website