ND Parks and Rec Areas for Day Tours
If you’re looking for ND parks and rec areas for the day then here’s a list of some of the most popular – and affordable – outdoor attractions that you could visit. These sites are all of manageable site and one you could explore fully on your own.
Black Tiger State Recreation Area
This area is mainly designed for and used by boating tourists. A large parking lot is provided for those driving boat trailers. There is also a pair of single-lane ramps for boats. Vault toilet is offered, too.
Crow Flies High Scenic Overlook
For a more unique and interesting glimpse of North Dakota’s early days of history, be sure to visit Crow Flies. The place rewards visitors with a fantastic overview of Lake Sakakawea, the western side of New Town, and excellent sights of the Four Bears Bridge.
Interpretative signs pointing out interesting trivia about the lake’s creation have also been posted all over the site. And if you happen to be there during low tide season, you could be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the old town of Sanish, which is now buried under the waters of Lake Sakakawea.
Double Ditch State Recreation Area
The site is strategically located just a few miles shy from the city of Bismarck. Like Ft. Abraham’s On A Slant Indian Village, the area’s very own Double Ditch Indian Village also showcases impressive remnants of ancient earthlodges as well as fortification ditches that were once used by Mandan Indians (circa 1490 – 1785).
While the Indian Village is under the State Historical Society of North Dakota, an adjacent area, which serves a buffer between the Missouri River and the village, is under the jurisdiction of the the state’s Parks and Recreation Department. The latter is open only to daytime use but does not charge any entrance fee.
Visits to either or both sites will treat travelers with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape as well as the nearby Missouri River, interesting wayside exhibits, and a couple of hiking trails. There are also plans currently being finalized to provide additional hiking and biking trails and hopefully have these new trails connected to the nearby Mandan trail system.
Camping
Unfortunately, none of these sites offer overnight or camping accommodations. If you happen to have a sudden fancy of staying longer, there are numerous state parks nearby that can offer whatever type of accommodations you need. Most state parks offer modern camp sites, hookups for trailers, and even several camping cabins.
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Would it be possible for a long distance backpacker to camp ovenight in his tent at Molander State Park? I will be tenting at Fort Abraham Lincoln the previous night. Timing: May 22, 2011