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Knife River village trail

Stanton, North Dakota · Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

Dogs on a leash all year

Trail to the river past the earthlodge village sites. Dogs welcome on trails; not in the visitor centre.

Source: National Park Service, Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site: the rule in full

Pets are welcome on the open grounds and trails, but not in the visitor center.