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The Little Missouri National Grassland is located in the North Dakota Prairie Grasslands in western North Dakota and covers over one million acres. The grassland offers a wide variety of outdoor activities against the scenic backdrop of the famous North Dakota Badlands.

You will need some time to fully explore the area and there are several campgrounds where you can pitch a tent or park an RV to serve as your base. Activities include mountain biking along the Long X Trail, day hikes or backpacking along several trails, and fishing at Sather Lake. You can learn about the history of the area by visiting the Battle of the Badlands Interpretive Site, Custer’s Snow Camp, and Initial Rock.

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