Posted in North Dakota November 16, 2020 by

Little Yellowstone Park Is A Tiny, Scenic Stop In North Dakota Worth Taking A Detour For

You never know what you’ll find when exploring North Dakota. What some people see as nothing but farmland and small towns, other people see as an opportunity to find those hidden gems nestled amongst it all. While plenty of people know about spots like Theodore Roosevelt National Park, there are little places out on the prairie that are special in their own way with the benefit of being seldom visited and secluded. If you need to escape into nature and forget all of life’s worries for a bit, head to this scenic park in North Dakota just waiting to be discovered.

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Hidden in the Sheyenne River Valley is a small park known as Little Yellowstone. You'll be in a nature lover's paradise when you visit this hidden location.
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The park is located southeast of the small, charming town of Kathryn, North Dakota. With a population of only 52, this whole area is pretty quiet.
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Escape into the 27 acres of the park and campground to just enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of nature. The area includes open grassy fields and forests around a bubbling spring-fed stream.
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Little Yellowstone includes trails and a walking bridge, all through a very picturesque area. Be on the lookout for birds and other animals.
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It's gorgeous to visit in the fall, but the rest of the year is a perfectly fine time to visit, also. People like this place for its quiet camping, scenic trails, and amenities.
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The park includes a playground, picnic shelter, both primitive and electric campsites, and plenty of ways to take in the outdoors.
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Little Yellowstone is right along the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway, so be sure to stop by and enjoy this little slice of natural paradise.
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Have you ever heard of Little Yellowstone Park before? Here is a website with more information about the park. Note that the campground is open from the beginning of May to the end of October. The day-use area is open year-round and free to visit.

Since it’s on the Sheyenne River National Scenic Byway, you should take the whole trip. You’ll be glad you did! Click the link to find out more.

Address: Kathryn, ND 58049, USA