Cabins and yurts · North Dakota State Parks · North Dakota
Cabins and yurts at Cross Ranch State Park
North Dakota State Parks · North Dakota, United States
- Units
- 6
- Sleeps
- 3–6 per unit
- Bedrooms
- 1–2, stated for 4 of 6 units
- Heated
- All
- Kitchen
- 3 of 6
- Private bath
- 2 of 6
- Electricity
- All
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 1,680 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Center
- Address
- 1403 River Road
- Phone
- (701) 794-3731
About each unit
Art Link Cabin · sleeps 6
A rustic cabin sleeping up to 6 with one bedroom (two single bunks), a pull-out couch, and a loft. There's electricity, air conditioning, and a mini fridge, plus a propane fireplace and a wood-burning cook stove for heat and simple cooking - no sink or running water inside; vault toilets are nearby and showers are at the Visitor Center. Open year-round; pets aren't allowed.
Bagnell & Ice Glider Yurt (twin yurts) · sleeps 5
Two basic twin yurts sitting side by side, each sleeping 5 on a bunk bed and pull-out futon (no separate bedroom). Each has a small refrigerator and kitchen table plus a gas fireplace for heat, but no bathroom inside - a vault toilet is nearby, and showers are available year-round at the Visitor Center. The park's own page doesn't state these yurts' own operating season. Pets aren't allowed.
John Colter Cabin · sleeps 5
A rustic cabin sleeping up to 5 across two bedrooms plus loft space, with electric heat, overhead lights, and a wood-burning parlor stove. No kitchen or bathroom inside - vault toilets are nearby and showers are at the Visitor Center. Open year-round; pets aren't allowed.
Levis Yurt · sleeps 3
A basic yurt sleeping 3 on a futon couch and futon chair (no separate bedroom). Has a small refrigerator and kitchen table plus a gas fireplace for heat, but no bathroom inside - a vault toilet is nearby, and showers are available year-round at the Visitor Center. The park's own page doesn't state this yurt's own operating season. Pets aren't allowed.
Pretty Point Yurt · sleeps 6
A full-service yurt with Missouri River views, sleeping 6 across two bedrooms plus a loft and a pull-out couch. Has a full kitchen and full bathroom, with air conditioning, heat, and a gas fireplace. Open year-round; pets aren't allowed.
York Cabin · sleeps 6
A premium cabin above the Missouri River with trail access right outside the door. Sleeps 6 with one bedroom, a loft, and a pull-out couch, plus a full kitchen and full bathroom. Air conditioning, heat, and a gas fireplace are included. Open year-round; pets aren't allowed.
Each unit
| Unit | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Kitchen | Bath | Heat | Power | Accessible | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Link Cabin | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | |
| Bagnell & Ice Glider Yurt (twin yurts) | 5 | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ||
| John Colter Cabin | 5 | 2 | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | |
| Levis Yurt | 3 | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ||
| Pretty Point Yurt | 6 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | |
| York Cabin | 6 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 6° | -25° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 6° | -31° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 21° | -10° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 30° | 11° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 44° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 57° | 47° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 63° | 53° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 61° | 50° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 54° | 36° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 40° | 23° | 75° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 27° | -3° | 66° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 15° | -18° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Campgrounds nearby
- Cross Ranch State Park · North Dakota State Parks · 0 mi · 65 sites
- Harmon Lake Recreation Area Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 19 mi · 43 sites
- Eagles Park and Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 21 mi · 39 sites
- Crown Butte Dam · City, County & Regional Parks · 24 mi
- Sweetbriar Lake Primitive Camping · City, County & Regional Parks · 27 mi
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