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National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo

Jamestown, ND

Oddities

A 7.9 m concrete buffalo from 1959 overlooks I-94, next to a museum on the bison and a small live herd, sometimes including a white bison. Frontier Village beside it is free.

Nearest town
Jamestown, ND
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
46.8943, -98.6917

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Frontier Fort CampCampsite
    1 mi from National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo
    Caravans
  • Lakeside CampgroundCampsite
    4 mi from National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo
  • Jamestown CampgroundCampsite
    4 mi from National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo
    TentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Motorhome stopover · JamestownMotorhome stopover
    5 mi from National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo
    Motorhomes
  • Pelican Point Landing and CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo

All campsites in North Dakota · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo?

National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo is in Jamestown, ND, at GPS 46.8943, -98.6917. It is about 90 mi from Fargo.

Can you camp near National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Frontier Fort Camp, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo?

National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Dakota on I-94: from Fargo to the badlands.

What is there to see near National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fort Totten State Historic Site (76 mi), Bonanzaville (84 mi), North Dakota State Capitol (99 mi) and Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park (102 mi).

When is the best time to visit National Buffalo Museum and World’s Largest Buffalo?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)