Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
National Historic Site North Dakota
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.
Entry Fees
No additional fees
Weather Information
Summers 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 F. High winds and sunny skies are common in winter. Snow is sporadic in the relatively dry climate, but blizzards are common.
Address
564 County Road 37, Stanton, ND 58571
Activities & Topics
Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Cultural Demonstrations Live Music Compass and GPS Geocaching Fishing Freshwater Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Citizen Science Arts and Crafts Hiking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Architecture and Building Archeology Arts Explorers and Expeditions Military Indigenous and Native Warrior Native American Heritage Schools and Education Women's History Animals Grasslands Prairies Scenic Views Thickets and Shrublands Trails
Contact Information
Operating Hours
wednesday
8
monday
8
thursday
8
sunday
8
tuesday
8
friday
8
saturday
8