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15550 Highway 1804 Williston, ND 58801 Located on North Dakota Highway 1804 right at the Montana and North Dakota state line. From Williston, ND, approximately 25 miles to the southwest via ND Highways 2 & 1804. From Sidney, MT, approximately 25 miles to the northeast, via MT Highways 200 & 58. Commercial flights and rental cars are available in both Williston, ND and Sidney, MT. Amtrak passenger train service and rental cars are available in Williston, ND. Weather in western North Dakota can be harsh, with extremes in temperature and sudden, violent storms. Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. Summers are warm with average high temperatures in the 80s-90s May through September. Winters are cold with average lows in the single digits December through February. Wind is considerable year-round. Conditions can change quickly. Travelers should be aware of the potential for violent thunderstorms in the summer and the possibility of blizzards. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Bourgeois House Visitor CenterLocated in the center of the fort's courtyard is the Bourgeois House Visitor Center. The reconstructed building documents Fort Union's life and history through exhibits and park videos. The exhibits include artifacts recovered during the extensive archaeological excavations. The information gained in these excavations made the fort's reconstruction possible. This fully accessible building includes a ranger-staffed information desk, brochures and Jr. Ranger program. Public WiFi is available.
Internet: Open access WiFi is available in the Bourgeois House Visitor Center. Free WiFi access for all visitors is provided by The Fort Union Association, our cooperating association and park store managers. Cellular: Check with your provider to verify coverage. Cellular service is available in nearby communities and along most roadways leading to the park. However, areas without coverage exist throughout the area and within the park. |
Last updated: November 25, 2022