Cross Ranch State Park

The 569-acre state park contains an extensive network of trails stretching through mixed grass prairies, river bottom forests, and wood draws along the Missouri River.

The land belonged to A.G. Gaines, a scout for Burlington Northern Railroad in the 1800s, before The Nature Conservancy acquired it and donated portions for the state park.

Native American heritage remains evident throughout the park, with trails named Matah and Ma-ak-oti leading visitors through historically significant areas near the river.

The park offers camping options, from primitive sites to furnished cabins and yurts, plus boat rentals and a launch ramp for river access.

Located next to a 6,000-acre nature preserve, visitors can observe a herd of 200 bison roaming freely through the natural grasslands.

Location: North Dakota

Inception: 1989

Website: https://parkrec.nd.gov/cross-ranch-state-park

GPS coordinates: 47.21420,-100.99900

Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:05