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Little Missouri State Park, Killdeer, ND
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Little Missouri State Park

A western North Dakota state park with badlands scenery, long trail systems, and camping plus horse facilities.

910 103rd Ave NW, Killdeer, ND 58640 · Killdeer, ND

About Little Missouri State Park

This state park lies in western North Dakota along the Little Missouri River, north of Killdeer. Its trail network stretches across rugged badlands terrain, and visitors can look out over waterways winding through the landscape. Campers can choose between modern sites with electricity and primitive sites. The park is also one of the state's designated horse parks, with corrals, a round pen, and trails open to riders. Much of the badlands area can only be reached along the trails, and the park is open seasonally.

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