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Barney
Stop in Barney for a quick 2–3 h drive from Fargo to see the historic railroad marker; no overnight stay needed.
Barney is a tiny North Dakota town of about 70 residents, founded in 1881 and named for a railroad president. It offers a brief glimpse of Red River Valley history and is best reached by car from nearby larger towns.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (check)
- avoid Dec–Feb (check)
- Airports
- FAR · BIS
- Nights
- 0 (day stop; sleep in Fargo or Wahpeton)
Not a trip line yet
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 ▾
In this guide
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 Barney911 ▾
- 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 Barney, 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
- SafetyBarney is a quiet rural community; typical rural safety concerns apply – watch for wildlife on roads and limited cell coverage.
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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.
- AirportFAR Hector International Airport (Fargo) (Nearest commercial airport; about 1 h east via ND-13 and I-29.
- Getting aroundCar is the only practical option; exit I‑29 at mile 23, then 5 mi west on ND‑13.
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
- FAR Hector International Airport (Fargo) (Nearest commercial airport; about 1 h east via ND-13 and I-29. Rental car needed — no bus or rail to Barney.) · BIS Bismarck Municipal Airport (About 3 h west; only useful if you are already crossing the state (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Feb
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Mar
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Barney: 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
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
6 rd
Feb
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
5 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
6 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
6 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
6 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 option; exit I‑29 at mile 23, then 5 mi west on ND‑13.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fargo
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Drive east on ND‑13, about 30 min
Larger town with hotels, restaurants, and airport.
Wahpeton
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Drive east on ND‑13, about 15 min
Nearby town with basic amenities.
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.
None – day‑trip only
No hotels in town; stay in Fargo or Wahpeton.
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
- Day stop (fuel and snacks only)
- $10–25 per car, no bed
Trip budget
| No lodging in Barney1 × 1 night × US$0 | US$0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$30 | US$30 |
| Fuel, round trip from Fargo1 × US$10 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$4 |
| Trip total≈ US$44 per person per day, bed included | US$44 |
Sleep in Fargo (about 1 h east) or Wahpeton (about 1 h 15 min southeast); book there.
2026 estimate in US dollars; no lodging in Barney, so the bed line is zero and you pay for a room in Fargo or Wahpeton instead.
Prices of common things
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.00–$3.50 |
| Snack at local store | $1–$3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited services – bring food and fuel.
- Small population means few public facilities.
Emergency numbers
- Police/Fire/Ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No consulates in North Dakota; your embassy is in Washington, DC. Nearest large-city services: Fargo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, Fargo to Barney and back: about $10–20 for the round trip (check)
Say or show
- Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
- Is there a restroom I can use? — Is there a restroom I can use?
Cell coverage is thin on ND-13 west of the interstate; download an offline map before you leave Fargo.
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 Barney. 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: Jun–Aug (check) · avoid Dec–Feb (check) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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