Bismarck KOA

Wait to fill up and save 8 cents per gallon gas or diesel with campground coupon.<br />Remember your visit with a Lewis and Clark souvenir from the campground store.

The Bismarck area is rich in history. At Fort Abraham Lincoln, a key infantry and cavalry post in the 1800s, tour General George Custer's home. About 40 miles north of the capital city, the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and re-created Fort Mandan describe how local Native Americans helped the men survive the brutal winter of 1804-05. Nearby, visit Knife River Indian Villages. Savor 21st-century convenience at the Bismarck KOA, a shady campground with easy access to I-94 and plenty of room for big rigs. There are basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, three playgrounds, a heated pool and banana bikes for rent. Remember your visit with a Lewis and Clark souvenir from the campground store.

Meet Your Hosts

Campground Amenities

• 50 Max Amp
• 90' Max Length
• Wi-Fi
• Pool (Open May 26 to Oct 15)
• Snack Bar ($)
• Propane ($)
• Firewood ($)
• Pavilion
• Bike Rentals ($)

• Banana Bikes
• Horseshoes
• Playgrounds-(3)
• Volleyball

• Basketball
• Ice Cream Socials
• Portable firepits available upon request, or bring your own above ground firepits with arrest screens

• Corn Hole Toss
• Ladder Golf
• Tennis

Campground Activities

Waterpark

Raging Rivers Waterpark and SpeedWorld Golf & Games is a family entertainment complex open Memorial Day through Labor Day, offering a full day of family fun featuring five major attractions...a water park, sprint car & grand prix go-cart tracks, mini-golf, lazer tag and video arcade, all located in a safe and friendly atmosphere

Golf

Several municipal, public,and private golf courses are within minutes of campground including Pebble Creek (municipal), Hawktree (public), Riverwood (municipal), Tom O'Leary (municipal), and Apple Creek (private).

Local Attractions

State Capitol Building

Often referred to as "The Skyscraper on the Prairie". State Capitol Tours are conducted on the hour from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. all year. From Memorial Day to Labor Day tours are available on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.

North Dakota Heritage Center

Located at the State Capital this museum features many plains Indians artifacts and much about the military and agricultural history of the area. The Main Gallery traces millions of years of North Dakota history from dinosaurs to the depression.

Lewis & Clark Riverboat

Cruise the Majestic Missouri River on the Lewis &,Clark Riverboat, a 150 passenger vessel located at the Historic Port of Bismarck. Daily cruises include Afternoon, Evening, and Sunset times. Signature cruises are also available featuring Pizza, Barbecue, and Family Picnics.

Dakota Zoo

On June 3, 1961, the Dakota Zoo opened its gates to the public with 75 mammals and 23 birds on some 15 acres of developed land. Forty thousand visitors paid a ten cent admission fee that first year to visit the zoo. Today, an average of over 100,000 people walk through the gates each year and view 125 species of birds, reptiles, insects and mammals. Check out all the wild and exciting adventures!

Garrison Dam & Lake Sakakawea

One of six dams on the Missouri River, Garrison Dam was responsible for the creation of Lake Sakakawea. Lake Sakakawea is the third largest man-made lake in the United States. The dam is 210 feet high and two-and-a-half miles long. Its embankment consists of 66.5 million yards of rolled earth fill. Free guided public tours are held daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Lake Sakakawea provides many recreational opportunities for North Dakota residents and tourists.

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Take in the legacy of Lewis and Clark at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center , located at the intersection of US Highway 83 and ND Highway 200A near Washburn. The site is near where the Expedition wintered in 1804 and 1805. The exhibits focus on the interaction between the explorers and the native peoples. Visitors can hear the music that the explorers enjoyed, try on a buffalo robe and wear a cradle board much like the one used by Sakakawea to carry her baby on the journey. See items from nearly all of the tribes that Lewis and Clark encountered and view Karl Bodmer prints in the Bergquist Art Museum. The gift shop features an extensive Lewis and Clark collection. The center also includes a spacious rest area that is open to the public 24 hours a day.

Fort Mandan

During the winter of 1804-05, the Lewis and Clark Expedition made camp on a section of the Missouri River about 12 miles west of present day Washburn, ND. The group constructed a log fort a short distance from five Indian villages occupied by Mandan and Hidatsa Indians. The structure was named Fort Mandan in honor of one of the local Indian tribes. The fort served as home for the Expedition during the cold, long winter.

Knife River Indian Villages

The Knife River Indian Villages site was once home to several villages of Hidatsa and Mandan Indians, with a population of 3,000 - 5,000 people. These villages are where Lewis and Clark obtained the services of Sakakawea and her husband Charbonneau. Visible remains of earthlodge dwellings, cache pits, fortification ditches and travois trails are in an extraordinarily fine state. Museum has exhibits of Indian artifacts and crafts, an orientation film and a full-sized earth lodge.

Fort Abraham Lincoln

Rich in both military and early Native American history, Fort Abraham Lincoln was once an important infantry and cavalry post. It was from this fort that Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and the Seventh Cavalry rode out on their ill-fated expedition against the Sioux at the Little Big Horn. Portions of the military post, including the Custer House, have been reconstructed.

Upcoming Events

McQuade Softball Tournament - (June 22, 23, & 24, 2012)

Challenge your team to, or watch one of the 475+ teams compete in the largest non-profit one weekend slowpitch softball tournament. This event brings together players, families, and fans from all over the country. Over the years the tournament has become one of Bismarck’s – if not North Dakota’s largest events.

Mandan Rodeo Days - (July 2, 3, & 4, 2012)

The Mandan Rodeo Days Celebration offers three action-packed professional rodeo performances annually on July 2-4 plus Art In the Park, concerts, dancing, baseball, and the biggest and best Fourth of July parade and fireworks celebration in the Northern Plains! It's bucking broncs, big bulls and barrels of fun!

State Fair - (July 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, & 28, 2012)

The North Dakota State Fair continues to be our state's largest annual event with more than 300,000 people in attendance over nine days! We feature five nights of big name country artists two nights of rock concerts and two nights of auto events. Not to mention two nights of action-packed NPRA Bull Riding and Ranch Rodeo. There’s also Fair Favorites like the state's largest carnival, agricultural expositions, government and commercial exhibitions, and tons of food, shopping, and exhibits! This year’s musical lineup features Kid Rock, Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chris Young, Blake Shelton, and Foreigner.

United Tribes Int'l Pow-Wow - (Sept. 6, 7, 8, & 9, 2012)

The United Tribes International Powwow is held annually in the Lone Star Arena at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck. It has become one of the premier cultural events of North Dakota, receiving numerous awards over the years. The event represents over 70 tribes, featuring over 1,500 dancers and drummers, and drawing over 20,000 spectators. The event also includes the Miss Indian Nations Pageant, Parade of Champions, United Tribes softball and golf tournaments!

Folkfest - (Sept. 25, 26, 27, 28, & 29, 2012)

Norsk Høstfest is North America’s largest Scandinavian Festival. Tens of thousands of people attend the event annually to celebrate and partake in the Scandinavian culture and entertainment. Over 200 internationally recognized artisans, craftsmen and chefs participate. The experience is an eclectic array of contemporary and traditional. The cuisine as well as the clothes, art and jewelry are authentic, fine quality and exquisitely Nordic. In addition to the ongoing, all-day entertainment, you can also enjoy professional quality musical shows. Past headliners include Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, The Judds, and Charley Pride. Something for everyone!