| Rich in both military & early Native American history, Fort Abraham Lincoln was once an important infantry & cavalry post. It was from this fort that Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer & the Seventh Cavalry rode out on their ill-fated expedition against the Sioux at the Little Big Horn. Portions of the military post, including the Custer House, have been reconstructed.
Popular with visitors is On-A-Slant Indian Village. Reconstructed earthlodges depict the lifestyle of the Mandan Indians, who occupied this site from about 1575-1781.
For those touring the historic fort buildings & Mandan Village, interpretive passes are required ($5/adults & $3/children) in addition to the vehicle entrance fee. Summer tours include—
* Custer House-every half hour, 40 min guided tours.
* On-A-Slant Village-every half hour, 50 min guided tours
A modern campground is located in a scenic wooded area adjacent to the Heart River with picnic sites & playground equipment. Walking along the gently sloping hills, visitors have a panoramic vista of the Missouri River from the park's nature & historic trails.
Nearby attractions—Boat ramps • Golf & Tennis areas • State Capitol • North Dakota Heritage Center • Riverboat • Trolley • Zoo • Roughrider State Snowmobile Trail |
Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
46.773063, -100.848763
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Campground: Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park in Mandan North Dakota *