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Bowdon
Bowdon is a 30-minute stop for the museum and raspberry farm, not a base. Pass through on a Lakes and Gardens road trip.
Bowdon is a tiny farming town (population 131) in North Dakota's Lakes and Gardens region. Its main draws are a local history museum open summer afternoons and a pick-your-own raspberry farm. Most travellers pass through in under an hour on the way to Minot or Devils Lake.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Dec–Feb (severe cold, many places closed)
- Airports
- MOT · BIS
- Nights
- 0
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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 Bowdon911 ▾
- 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 Bowdon, 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
- SafetyBowdon is very safe.
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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.
- AirportMOT Minot International Airport (About 70 miles, 1 h 15 min drive; rental cars available.).
- Getting aroundBowdon is walkable; you need a car to reach it and to visit the raspberry farm 1.5 miles south of the highway junction.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrycheckFree (donation)
- Budget bedRV campsite with hook-ups, a night, per roomUS$20
- Mid-range bedRV campsite with hook-ups, a night, per roomUS$30
- High-end bedRV campsite with hook-ups, a night, per roomUS$40
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$1 · Mid US$1 · High US$1
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
- MOT Minot International Airport (About 70 miles, 1 h 15 min drive; rental cars available.) · BIS Bismarck Municipal Airport (About 100 miles, 1 h 40 min drive; rental cars available.)
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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Dec
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bowdon: 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)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Nov
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
5 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°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
Bowdon is walkable; you need a car to reach it and to visit the raspberry farm 1.5 miles south of the highway junction.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
US 52 east then US 83 north, about 70 miles, 1 h 15 min
Scandinavian Heritage Park and the Dakota Territory Air Museum.
Door to door: 55 min
US 52 east about 50 miles, 55 min
Fishing and the Lake Region Heritage Center.
Door to door: 50 min
ND 200 west then US 83 south, about 45 miles, 50 min
Garrison Dam and the North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center.
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.
Bowdon RV Campground
Electric hook-ups, water and sewer; the only accommodation in 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
- $0 (pass-through)
- Mid
- $0 (pass-through)
- High
- $0 (pass-through)
Trip budget
| RV campsite with hook-ups1 × 1 night × US$20 | US$20 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$1 | US$2 |
| Trip total≈ US$11 per person per day, bed included | US$22 |
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2026 estimate in USD. Bowdon is a pass-through stop; the daily budget reflects a short visit with no overnight stay.
Prices of common things
| Museum entrycheck | Free (donation) |
| Raspberry picking (per pound)check | $4–6 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The museum is open only Memorial Day to Labor Day, Wednesday–Sunday 1–5 PM; call ahead in shoulder months.
- Raspberry season runs mid-July to freeze-up; call the farm to confirm picking conditions.
- No gas station or grocery store in town; fill up in Harvey or Carrington.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-94 (exit 200) to Bowdon via US 52 and ND 200: About 65 miles, 1 h 10 min
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 Bowdon. 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 · avoid Dec–Feb (severe cold, many places closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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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