The best camping near Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

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Tami's Paradise! monthly $1000!!

1 site · RV9 acres · Harmon, ND

Learn more about this land: Rent for June, July and August for three months for $3000 or one month $1000. Contact me for details briangale@dakotafootankle.com. We also have a 27 ft Jayco camper that is in excellent condition for rent to be used on the property. If you're interested in renting it we can have it put on the property and hooked up to electricity for you. Contact us for pricing which would be based upon the amount of time you would be staying. There's 9 acres of land with 700 feet of Missouri River access. There's an area that is designated for a camper, and the area around the road onto the property can be used for camping as well. The area that is level and drivable can be used. There's a natural small bay with shallow water that dogs and people can swim in; the hill from the land down to the water is steep and there's no steps or deck, it's all natural. You can see from the picture that it's a large area with only one home to the south and no homes to the North.

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Though they're small, the Knife River Indian Villages have a big history. Plains Indians used the site as a major trading center for hundreds of years. Lewis and Clark stopped in on their legendary journey, and later, fur traders moved in. Today, you can walk through the centuries on nearly 10 miles of trails.

The star of the show is the replica earth lodge. Inside, see how the Hidatsa people lived. Outside, there's a drying rack and a garden to explore. The visitor center also has a well-curated museum, complete with an introductory movie.

The park is open year-round. During winter, bundle up and imagine you're a fur trader heading for the warm lodge fires. In the summer, hike the Village Trail to the Awatixa Xi'e Village and the Awatixa Village. Feeling adventurous? The North Forest Trail loop takes you to the Hidatsa Village. Pack your fishing gear and try your luck in the Missouri River along the way. The plains are also prime bird-watching territory—ask the visitor center for a bird list.

If you want to camp nearby, head south to Stanton. For boating, fishing, and swimming make the short drive north to massive Lake Audubon.