Major city · United States
Ashley
Skip unless you're driving the Coteaus and Plains loop and need a quiet stop: half a day for the heritage centre, then move on.
Ashley is a small farming town in south-central North Dakota, at the junction of highways 11 and 3. Its main draw is the McIntosh County Heritage Center, open June–September. Most travellers use it as a brief stop or an overnight on a road trip through the Coteaus and Plains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- ASY
- 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 ▾
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ashley911 ▾
- 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 Ashley, 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
- SafetyVery safe; typical rural precautions — lock your car, watch for deer at dusk.
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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.
- AirportASY Ashley Municipal Airport (General aviation only; commercial flights via Bismarck (BIS) or Aberdeen (ABR)).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
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 (RV or tent), a night, per roomUS$20
- Mid-range bedAshley Motel double room, a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedAshley Motel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$180
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
- ASY Ashley Municipal Airport (General aviation only; commercial flights via Bismarck (BIS) or Aberdeen (ABR))
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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Dec
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ashley: 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)
5 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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°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)
8 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Nov
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
5 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°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
You need a car. The town is small enough to walk, but the campgrounds and lake are a short drive.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Drive north on ND-3 to I-94, about 1 h 15 min
State capital with museums and the Missouri River.
Door to door: About 1.25 h
Drive east on ND-11 to I-94, about 1 h
Frontier Village and the World's Largest Buffalo.
Door to door: About 1.25 h
Drive east on ND-11, about 1 h
Downtown and the Sheyenne River Valley.
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.
Ashley town centre
Ashley Motel on Main Street; basic, walkable to the heritage centre.
Coldwater Lake
16 miles east; campground with water and electric hookups, open seasonally.
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
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–140 excl. bed
- High
- $140+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ashley Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$90 | US$90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Heritage centre entry2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$32 |
| Trip total≈ US$176 per person per day, bed included | US$352 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Diner meal | $10–15 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heritage centre open only June–September, Sunday 2–5PM or by appointment; call ahead.
- No gas stations after dark? check.
- Cell service may be patchy on the highways.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ashley to Bismarck by car: about 75 miles, 1 h 15 min
- Ashley to Jamestown by car: about 60 miles, 1 h
Say or show
- Hello — Hello (hello)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
- Where is the museum? — Where is the museum? (where is the museum)
English only; no local dialect issues.
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 Ashley. 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–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas 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
Sources
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