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Ellendale
One day covers the main sights (Applefest in September, Coleman Museum, Trinity Bible College); add a night only for camping or motel stay.
Ellendale is a small town in North Dakota's Coteaus and Plains region. Its key attractions are the annual Applefest (late September), the Coleman Museum, and Trinity Bible College. With a car you can reach the town in about an hour from Jamestown, and most visitors can see the highlights in a single day; overnight accommodation is optional for a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Sep–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- 4E7
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ellendale911 ▾
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ellendale, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetycheckEllendale is a low‑crime small town; main risk is winter weather and limited services—carry cash and check road conditions.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police/fire/ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Airport4E7 Ellendale Municipal Airport (General‑aviation field; no commercial service).
- Getting aroundCar is the only practical mode; the town is laid out on Main St and Railroad Ave.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–$4
- Budget bedCampground site (tent), a night, per personUS$10
- Mid-range bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$65
- High-end bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$90
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$55 · High US$80
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- 4E7 Ellendale Municipal Airport (General‑aviation field; no commercial service)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Mar
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ellendale: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
5 rd
Feb
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
5 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
6 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is the only practical mode; the town is laid out on Main St and Railroad Ave. No public transit.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jamestown, ND
goDoor to door: ~1 h
Drive south on US‑281, about 63 mi, ~1 h
Largest nearby town; services and shopping.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Oxenrider Motel
Basic rooms, central location
Prairie Winds Motel
Two‑storey, 53 North 5th St
Westside Mobile Court & Campground
Open May 1–Nov 1; 8 mi from Pheasant Lake
Oster Park campground
Tent and 4 RV sites with electric hook‑up, north end of town
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–$45 excl. bed
- Mid
- $45–$70 excl. bed
- High
- $70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room (double)1 × 1 night × US$65 | US$65 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$55 | US$110 |
| Car rental (compact, 3‑day)2 × US$150 · check | US$300 |
| Fuel (100 mi)2 × US$30 · check | US$60 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$59 |
| Trip total≈ US$322 per person per day, bed included | US$644 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights, car rental and fuel not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Fast‑food meal | $6–$9 |
| Petrol (per gallon) | $3.50–$4.00 |
| Motel night | $45–$65 |
| Campground site | $10–$20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited dining and retail options; plan meals ahead.
- Museum hours are June‑September, Tue & Fri 1 – 5 pm; verify dates before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police/Fire/Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
US citizens: 911 for emergencies; nearest US consulate in Bismarck (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ellendale ↔ Jamestown (car): about $15–$20 fuel, 1 h drive (check)
- Ellendale Municipal Airport → nearest commercial airport (Bismarck): no scheduled service; charter needed (check)
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- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ellendale. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car rental option from Bismarck (≈2 h north) for broader regional travel.
- Link to nearby Edgeley and Aberdeen for extended road trips.
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