Fort Buford State Historic Site
County Park
Write a Review 15349 39th Lane Northwest Williston, ND 58801 701-572-9034 Official WebsiteGPS: 47.986, -104.001
Overview of Fort Buford State Historic Site
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by carollucy on 10/20/2023
Longest RV Reported: 27 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by carollucy on 10/20/2023
Elevation 1,870 ft / 569 m
Max Stay 4
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Reviews of Fort Buford State Historic Site 8 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 6 Users
Last reported 10/20/2023
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 8/12/2021
“Beautiful overnight spot”
Reviewed 10/20/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Perfect overnight spot, only ones there and couldn't have felt safer. Use the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Center entrance to avoid questionable road. Sign asks that you check-in with Center, it was closed when we arrived, but I'm sure you can leave a message or an email.
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carollucy would stay here again
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“Nice area”
Reviewed 5/17/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Arrive mid afternoon on a Monday, Checking at Confuluence center was. Loved so sent an email. It's no frills. Just open grassy area with a few fire pits. 22 miles to the closest grocery, but only 5 to Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. The Fort and Cemetary are near. Didn't see any water available, so come prepared. Ni... more
Arrive mid afternoon on a Monday, Checking at Confuluence center was. Loved so sent an email. It's no frills. Just open grassy area with a few fire pits. 22 miles to the closest grocery, but only 5 to Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. The Fort and Cemetary are near. Didn't see any water available, so come prepared. Nice stop. Verizon service was good not great.
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Kenmellemons would stay here again
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“What A Find”
Reviewed 8/28/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Pulled In after closing around 6:00. Took the last of 3 spots, but probably could have parked anywhere in the free area near the cemetery if all 3 spots With fire pits and picnic tables were taken. It was quiet and pretty and the perfect place to stay before heading to TRNP.
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Kenster would stay here again
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“Very nice and quiet place to stay”
Reviewed 8/12/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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Very nice and quiet place to stay. We loved our stay here which was the 7th and 8th of August. We hiked the short trails near the visitor center, and checked out Fort Buford. A couple miles away is a train bridge with a tunnel that you can walk across and go through. The variety of birds in this area is very good. There is a very good ... more
Very nice and quiet place to stay. We loved our stay here which was the 7th and 8th of August. We hiked the short trails near the visitor center, and checked out Fort Buford. A couple miles away is a train bridge with a tunnel that you can walk across and go through. The variety of birds in this area is very good. There is a very good restaurant in Williston well worth the drive called Basil restaurant
which is a sushi bar and Asian bistro.
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jks would stay here again
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“Off to the Right BEFORE the Confluence Center”
Reviewed 8/10/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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This was a bit confusing to find. There is a paid campground to the left of the confluence center. The envelopes are there. We filled one out & stayed over in the free area by the cemetery where there are at least 3 sites to stay. Very nice & quiet. A very cool historical place to stay. Absolutely would stay here again.
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Whitneysometimes would stay here again
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“Awesome resource, and Fort Buford interpretive center is very cool, too!”
Reviewed 6/22/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
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Above reviewers stated it well, I'd just add that the interpretive center at the other end of the property is very cool, too ($5). Lots of Fort Buford and Lewis and Clark info and relics. What I mainly wanted to add is to be very careful about the small cactus plants scattered around the campground hiding in the grass. If you're not... more
Above reviewers stated it well, I'd just add that the interpretive center at the other end of the property is very cool, too ($5). Lots of Fort Buford and Lewis and Clark info and relics.
What I mainly wanted to add is to be very careful about the small cactus plants scattered around the campground hiding in the grass. If you're not looking for them you won't notice them and can easily step on them. Not a huge problem but just be on the lookout.
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Patbarb would stay here again
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“Explored as part of our visit to Ft. Buford but did not stay overnight”
Reviewed 9/19/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class C) |
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We checked out the camping area while we were there to visit Ft. Buford. Nice wooded area. There were bathrooms nearby associated with the state historical park. Both Ft. Buford and the bathrooms were closed when we were there. Looks like everything shuts down on Labor Day weekend. We road our bikes between Ft. Buford and the Conf... more
We checked out the camping area while we were there to visit Ft. Buford. Nice wooded area. There were bathrooms nearby associated with the state historical park. Both Ft. Buford and the bathrooms were closed when we were there. Looks like everything shuts down on Labor Day weekend. We road our bikes between Ft. Buford and the Confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri site and around the campground. Would definitely stay here if in the area in the future.
vapersecutor would stay here again
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“Lovely rural wooded setting”
Reviewed 8/31/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We absolutely loved this place. It's on the property of Fort Buford State Historic Site, maybe 0.25 miles away. There are plenty of trees but we found a spot with enough sun to adequately get the solar we needed while still in among the trees. It's between the historical site buildings and the cemetery. There is plenty of room for mult... more
We absolutely loved this place. It's on the property of Fort Buford State Historic Site, maybe 0.25 miles away. There are plenty of trees but we found a spot with enough sun to adequately get the solar we needed while still in among the trees. It's between the historical site buildings and the cemetery. There is plenty of room for multiple rigs but only about 3 spots designated with fire pits, trash and picnic tables. The stay limit is 4 nights without permission from management to stay longer. Verizon signal was one-two bars. The historic site is well worth a visit, as is the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. There is some road noise.
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WanderU.S. would stay here again
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