FR 7082 — Elkhorn Ranch State Historic Site in ND -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 7082 — Elkhorn Ranch State Historic Site in ND
Road corridorDakota Prairie Grasslands
41 mi from Watford City
Maps 2,208 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- 2.4 of this road’s 2.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 160 ft over 2.5 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Little Missouri River runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 31–57°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.