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Hazen

Spend a half‑day in Hazen to visit Knife River Indian Villages; stay overnight if you need a base for western ND road trips.

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Hazen is a small town in western North Dakota (pop. ~2,500). The main draw is the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, a free NPS museum and earthlodge. A few hours suffice for the site; add a night if you want local lodging or use Hazen as a stop on a longer drive through the plains.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Currency
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Airport
MLU
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Hazen: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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Not in this guide yet

  • 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
Emergency numbers for Hazen911 ▾
  • Police / Fire / Ambulance911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Hazen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic SiteLake Sakakawea State Park
Airports
MLU Mercer County Regional Airport (Nearest public airport, limited service)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Hazen: 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)

−20°C (−4°F)

5 rd

Feb

−3°C (27°F)

−18°C (0°F)

5 rd

Mar

5°C (41°F)

−10°C (14°F)

6 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

9 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

2°C (36°F)

7 rd

Nov

5°C (41°F)

−7°C (19°F)

6 rd

Dec

−2°C (28°F)

−15°C (5°F)

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 way; US‑83 and ND‑200 connect Hazen to Bismarck (≈40 mi north) and Minot (≈60 mi south). No regular public transit.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Knife River Indian Villages NPS

go

Door to door: ≈30 min round trip

Drive 10 mi west on County Road 37, about 15 min

Free entry, museum and earthlodge tours in summer.

Lake Sakakawea State Park

go

Door to door: ≈45 min round trip

Drive 15 mi north on ND‑200, about 20 min

Picnic areas and shoreline; no entry fee.

Bismarck

caution

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min total

US‑83 north 40 mi, about 45 min

State capital, museums; consider if you have extra time.

Minot

caution

Door to door: ≈2 h total

US‑83 south 60 mi, about 1 h

Larger city, airport; good for fuel stop.

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.

Lewis & Clark RV Park

RV sites, basic amenities

Roughrider Motor Inn

Motels on 8th Ave NE, rooms available

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$50–70 excl. bed
Mid
$80–120 excl. bed
High
$150+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Hazen is low‑crime and quiet; main risk is isolation – keep fuel topped up and carry emergency supplies.
  • Remote location – services (gas, food, medical) are limited; plan fuel stops.
  • Summer programs at the Indian Villages site run only May–Sep; check schedule.

Emergency numbers

Police / Fire / Ambulance
911
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 Hazen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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