Fort Buford State Historic Site

Established in 1866 at the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, Fort Buford became a major supply depot for military field operations. Site of Sitting Bull’s surrender in 1881. Walking trail on site.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Adults $5, children 6-15 $2.50, 5-under free. Price includes admission to Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center
Hours
May 16-Sept. 15, daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Address
22 miles southwest
Phone
701-572-9034
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.state.nd.us/hist
Map
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