Dickinson, ND is one of the most scenic towns in the state, with access to some of North Dakota’s finest parks and natural spaces. These outdoor activities are some of the finest destinations in the state and will provide you and your family with hours of entertainment. Your 2023 Jeep Compass High Altitude 4×4 is built to explore with room for everyone and adaptive cruise control, so you can explore freely and safely, no matter where you roam in North Dakota.
3 Great Outdoor Activities in Driving Distance of Dickinson, ND
1. Patterson Lake Recreational Area
Visit Patterson Lake Recreational Area, at 3753 114th Avenue SW, for a natural retreat in the heart of Dickinson. This outdoor oasis has plenty of camping sites for RVs and tents, plus a lovely beach, plenty of amenities, and a playground for the kids. You’ll enjoy plenty of outdoor activities, ranging from hiking and biking to watersports.
There are also plenty of places to meet the community and play games like disc golf and volleyball. Patterson Lake Recreational Area is the ultimate wholesome family getaway, and you don’t have to drive far at all to enjoy it. It makes for the ideal weekend getaway, or simply a nice place to spend a Sunday afternoon with your friends and family.
2. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Just over half an hour away from Dickinson, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, at the Painted Canyon Visitor Center, Exit 32, Belfield, is a vast natural wonderland. The park is named after Theodore Roosevelt, who famously championed natural areas and sought to protect them. There’s a whole host of different activities that you can do at this park, including visiting the former president’s famous Maltese Cross Cabin.
The nature is unparalleled, too, including unobscured views of the North Dakota badlands and seeing prairie dogs in their natural habitat. You can do plenty of hiking in the park, or cruise on the Scenic Loop Drive to see the beautiful southern part. This protected region is just a short drive from Dickinson, but you’ll feel like you’ve entered a whole new world.
3. Little Missouri National Grassland
Little Missouri National Grassland, at 99 23rd Avenue W. has a ranger office in Dickinson and several nearby offices dotting the badlands that make up this iconic park. If you love hiking or biking, this is truly the spot to do it. The Little Missouri National Grassland has tons of unique flora and fauna, opportunities to go horseback riding, and plenty to see and do.
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