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Pelican Point

The small state recreation area located near the Missouri River is known as the Pelican Point State Recreation Area.

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Nearby Parks Around Pelican Point

Compare nearby parks around Pelican Point when planning alternatives, extensions, or a follow-up trip.

206.0 mi away

Theodore Roosevelt

National Park · ND

324.4 mi away

Voyageurs

National Park · MN

367.9 mi away

Badlands

National Park · SD

541.0 mi away

Isle Royale

National Park · MI

579.6 mi away

Yellowstone

National Park · WY

617.8 mi away

Grand Teton

National Park · WY

Nearby Points of Interest Around Pelican Point

Explore nearby points of interest around Pelican Point to build stop-level options beyond this park's top picks.

159.5 mi away

Watford City, N.D.

The closest town to the North Unit entrance has lodging, food, and lots of historic charm.

166.2 mi away

North Unit Visitor Center

The main visitor facility for the park's North Unit is open year-round, but Friday through Monday only.

166.9 mi away

Buckhorn Trail Loop

Enjoy a short hike through a prairie dog town, or continue on a longer loop.

167.7 mi away

Longhorn Pullout

Catch a glimpse of Texas longhorn steers grazing in the sagebrush flats.

168.0 mi away

Slump Block Pullout

An example of badlands erosion that's also known as "mass wasting."

169.1 mi away

Cannonball Concretions Pullout

Ancient spherical sandstone formations decorate the ground and weathered cliffs here.