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Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

Mandan, ND

History

A reconstructed cavalry post, including Custer’s house, next to the earth lodges of a Mandan village above the Missouri River.

Nearest town
Mandan, ND
Category
History & culture
GPS
46.7654, -100.8456

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

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Best time to go

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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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Campsites nearby

  • Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
  • General Sibley City ParkCampsite
    3 mi from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park · 109 pitches
  • Bismarck KOA JourneyMotorhome stopover
    8 mi from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Harmon Lake CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    14 mi from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
    Motorhomes
  • Hazelton Recreation AreaCampsite
    22 mi from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

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

FAQs

Where is Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park?

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is in Mandan, ND, at GPS 46.7654, -100.8456. It is about 4 mi from Bismarck.

Can you camp near Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park?

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Dakota badlands and the Enchanted Highway.

What is there to see near Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: North Dakota State Capitol (5 mi), Salem Sue, the World's Largest Holstein Cow (27 mi), Fort Mandan (39 mi) and Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site (47 mi).

When is the best time to visit Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park?

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)

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