Little Missouri State Park

09/15/2026

Trails are open

09/14/2026

Trails Closed until further notice.

Trails will be closed due to recent rain showers.

Looking for things to do in the campground?
- Listen for local wildlife.
- Stand on the overlook and take a group photo.
- Play eye spy in the badlands.
- Bird watching.
- Check out the park office for a book or board game.
- Compete with someone in the large Connect 4 yard game.

Happy Camping!

09/11/2026

The badlands are calling! If you didn’t make it our way earlier this season, there’s still time for a western North Dakota getaway. The park will be open through October 31.

Step away from the full schedules, slow down and fill your lungs with fresh air. This is the year you make fall camping happen!

09/06/2026

Trails Open

Conditions from storms this morning have dried out. Current radar projections for this evenings storm have redirected. The storm that was coming this evening is now projected to miss our location. Plan accordingly and Recreate responsibly. Happy Trails!

09/06/2026

Trails Closed
Trail closure due to rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lightning is in the area and trails are wet. Closed until further notice.

09/04/2026

Trails are open!

08/30/2026

All trails closed!

Due to recent rain showers, trails are too wet. All trails are closed until further notice.

08/08/2026

07/31/2026

Thank you to our team members at North Dakota Parks and Recreation.

07/18/2026

Visitors: Park Office is closed due to maintenance until further notice. Reservations can still be made online or through the call center. Vehicle and horse permits can be purchased online or at the self registration station.