Little Missouri State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 31 campsites
- Official site
- parkrec.nd.gov(701) 764-5256
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Little Missouri State Park is a 4,664-acre park in Dunn County, about 31 miles southeast of Watford City.
Things to do include horseback riding, geocaching, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 40 miles, according to the park. Overnight options include 31 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, year-round ('All vehicles entering a state park must display a valid entrance permit year-round'); no resident/nonresident difference except resident senior/disabled-veteran discounts. Primitive areas such as Crow Flies High SRA state 'Free entrance'.
Statewide fee rule from North Dakota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
North Dakota park passes
- Daily vehicle entrance — $7. One vehicle, one day Details
- Annual single vehicle permit — $35. One vehicle, all state parks Details
- Annual family permit — $61.25. 2 vehicles in the same household Details
- Senior annual permit (ND residents 65+) — $28 Details
From the North Dakota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- reserveNDparks.com
- Phone
- 800-807-4723
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are welcome but must stay on a leash. Most parks have off-leash areas or dog parks for your four-legged friends.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primitive Campsites Price: $15 per night | 3 | — | |
| Modern Campsites electricity; Price: $25-30 per night | 28 | Electricity | — |
Camping details from the park
Campsite Types
3 Primitive Campsites
Price: $15 per night
28 Modern Campsites
(electricity)
Price: $25-30 per night
1 Small Group Shelter Campsite **
(ability to put multiple units on one site and rent a shelter)
Price: $25-30 per night, per unit (max 3 units)
2 Large Group Shelter Campsites **
Price: $25-30 per night, per unit (max 5 units)
*Detailed information about each campsite is available on the reservation system.
** Visit the Features Tab for day use fees and information.
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Campground Map
- Campground Map
Full Park Map
- Little Missouri State Park
Camping Information
- Check-in is at 4:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on the first day of the reservation and checkout is at 3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on the last day of the reservation.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
GeocachingHikingHorseback ridingCamping
Trails
Trail Information
Little Missouri State Park has over 40 miles of trails in the park open to horseback riding and hiking. Visitors should check with park staff about current trail conditions as they can vary depending on weather conditions.
Trail Map
- All North Dakota State Park and Recreation Area trail maps are available in the OuterSpatial App.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 910 103rd Ave NW
Killdeer, ND 58640 - Nearest town
- Watford City — about 31 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.5496, -102.7194
- Phone
- (701) 764-5256
- lmosp@nd.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- North Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- parkrec.nd.gov Destinations menu + StateParks_DestinationFinder ArcGIS layer
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology