North Dakota offers unique RV adventures with Harvest Hosts locations from Dickinson to Fargo, including breweries, vineyards, and historical sites. Explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Little Missouri National Grassland for stunning natural beauty.
With summer coming upon us, more people than ever are packing up their RVs to travel and explore wherever the road takes them. Naturally, this includes some of the beautiful areas in the northern areas of the United States, which are typically a bit too cold to visit in the late fall, winter and early spring. These include the states of the “True North,” as some may say, such as Montana, North and South Dakota, Idaho, Minnesota, and Michigan. RV camping in North Dakota in particular is home to beautiful farmlands and agricultural areas, as well as stunning natural areas such as grasslands, plateaus, and badlands. In fact, when asked about the state where he had spent so much of his young life, Teddy Roosevelt once said, “I never would have been president if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota.”In addition to beautiful geographical areas, North Dakota also offers the interesting cities of Dickinson, Bismarck, and Fargo, as well as numerous unique Harvest Hosts locations. Buckle up, grab your Harvest Hosts membership, and let’s take a tour of North Dakota to see what this awesome state has to offer.
Located in the heart of Dickinson, North Dakota, Phat Fish Brewing is a family-friendly Brewery and Pizzeria with unique offerings created just for the area. They pride themselves in making everything in-house, from the beer in your glass to the pizza on your plate. In addition to pizza, they also serve a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more. These are available for both dine-in and take-out, with take-and-bake pizzas available, as well. There are happy hour specials every day between 4pm and 6pm, with tastings available and occasional festivals throughout the year. They are a newer host location, but the guests who have stayed so far have really enjoyed the experience. Currently, they are offering two pet-friendly spaces for RVs of any size.
Also located in the town of Dickinson, Fluffy Fields Vineyard operates as a year-round, full-service winery. They offer craft beers, canned beers, and a full menu of food options. These include appetizers and dips, sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, entrees, and desserts. The overall relaxing environment has made this a top Harvest Hosts location, with so many guests enjoying their time here. Keep in mind that their small operation sometimes makes it difficult for them to answer the phone or reply to emails quickly. Be sure to speak to an employee directly and confirm your stay before planning your trip here. They have two pet-friendly spaces for RVs under forty-four feet in length available.
Dickinson
No trip to the Dickinson area would be complete without visiting the city itself. Dickinson, North Dakota, is a fun, historic city, located on the westernmost-edge of the state, near its southern border. This small yet exciting city offers tons of opportunities for a variety of activities, with something for every member of the family to enjoy. Activities include hiking, biking, golfing, shopping, thrifting, horseback riding, hunting, visiting museums and historic sites, and so much more. Those wanting to stay in the area for a bit longer can check out some of the nearby campgrounds or even the boondocking located outside of the nearby national park.![Theodore Roosevelt National Park is an incredible national park in the Midwest.]
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Before you leave the area, be sure to pay a visit to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The name of the park honors the twenty-sixth US president and his time spent bison hunting in this particular area of North Dakota. The strenuous experiences and raw landscapes he experienced here helped to form the conservation policies of his presidency, and he went on to designate many places as federally-protected areas during his two terms.Theodore Roosevelt National Park is divided into two main areas: the Elkhorn Ranch Unit, the North Unit, and the South Unit, with the South Unit being the most popular. In this park, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, wildlife viewing, scenic driving, and cross-country skiing in the winter months. There are two campgrounds within the north and south units of the park, each with dry camping sites offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This beautiful park offers stunning views of a unique plains and badlands landscape and is not to be missed.
Little Missouri National Grassland
Visitors to the area can find Little Missouri National Grassland just north of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. With over one million square miles, this is the largest grassland in the country, The stunning mix of landscapes features colorful badlands, rugged structures, and seemingly endless prairies, encompassing four nearby counties. Here, visitors can enjoy many of the same activities as they can in the national park, just with fewer crowds and less overall development. Be sure to stop by before leaving the area and moving further east.
