Crow Flies High State Recreation Area, Historic site and recreation area near New Town, North Dakota
Crow Flies High State Recreation Area spans 247 acres at an elevation of 2,087 feet, offering views of Lake Sakakawea and Four Bears Bridge.
The National Park Service managed this location from 1917 until 1956 when ownership transferred to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department.
The name honors Hidatsa Indian chief Crow Flies High, with the site located within the boundaries of Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.
Visitors access the area via Highway 23, with free admission and designated areas for hiking and sightseeing, but no overnight facilities.
During periods of low water in Lake Sakakawea, visitors can observe the remnants of Sanish, a submerged town beneath the reservoir.
Location: North Dakota
GPS coordinates: 47.98250,-102.54600
Latest update: March 9, 2025 23:56
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