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Cooperstown, North DakotaCooperstown

Give Cooperstown one night, two if you want the missile site tour: it is a 45-min detour off I-94 with a Cold War silo and a river-valley drive.

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Cooperstown is a small Griggs County town of about 900 people in the Sheyenne River valley, 45 minutes north of I-94. Its one draw that justifies the detour is the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site, a preserved Cold War launch control centre and silo. Everything else — a 1900s main street, a county museum, a movie theatre — fills an afternoon. Come for one night between Fargo and Bismarck, or as a slow loop through the Coteaus and Plains.

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Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Dec–Mar (snow, closed seasonal sights), late Oct–Apr for the missile site's reduced hours
Airports
S32 · FAR · BIS
Nights
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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.

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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 Cooperstown, North Dakota, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a breakfast special$6–12
  • Sit-down mealSteak dinner in a small-town steakhouse$20–35
  • BeerDraught beer in a local bar$4–7
  • Museum or sight ticketMissile site admission$10 adult, $3 ages 6–15, free under 6
  • Budget bedCampground site (tent or RV), a night, per roomUS$20
  • Mid-range bedSmall-town motel double room, a night, per roomUS$100
  • High-end bedSmall-town motel double room, a night, per roomUS$150

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200

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.

Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site (Oscar-Zero)Sheyenne River valleyGriggs County Historical MuseumSmall-town main street on ND-200
Airports
S32 Cooperstown Municipal Airport (Small general-aviation field; no scheduled airline service — check before planning around it.) · FAR Hector International, Fargo (The practical gateway: about 2 h by car via I-94 and ND-1.) · BIS Bismarck Municipal (About 2 h 30 min by car via I-94 and ND-1.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −8°C (18°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −5°C (23°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid*

    13°C (55°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −5°C (23°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Cooperstown, North Dakota: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−8°C (18°F)

−18°C (0°F)

6 rd

Feb

−5°C (23°F)

−16°C (3°F)

5 rd

Mar

3°C (37°F)

−8°C (18°F)

6 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

0°C (32°F)

7 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

12°C (54°F)

11 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

9 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Oct

13°C (55°F)

2°C (36°F)

6 rd

Nov

3°C (37°F)

−6°C (21°F)

5 rd

Dec

−5°C (23°F)

−14°C (7°F)

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

You need a car. There is no bus or rail service to Cooperstown; the nearest Amtrak stop is Fargo. From I-94 take exit 283, then ND-1 north about 37 miles and ND-200 east about 3 miles. In town everything on Burrel Ave is a 5–10 minute walk, but the missile site is 4 miles north on ND-45 and Lake Johnson is 6 miles south and 1 mile west — both need driving.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site

go

Door to door: About 15 min each way

Drive 4 miles north of town on ND-45

Guided tour of the buried launch control centre and the November-33 silo; $10 adult, $3 ages 6–15, free under 6 (check hours by season).

Lake Johnson State Historic Site

caution

Door to door: About 20 min each way

Drive 6 miles south and 1 mile west of Cooperstown

A small lakeside marker for the 1863 Sibley Expedition; a short stop, not a destination.

Valley City

go

Door to door: About 40 min

ND-1 south, about 35 miles

The nearest real town for groceries, a bigger hotel choice and the Sheyenne River valley drive.

Carrington

go

Door to door: About 35 min

ND-200 west, about 30 miles

Fuel, food and a break on the ND-200 run west.

Jamestown

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

ND-1 south to I-94, then east

Buffalo museum and I-94 services; a half-day, not a quick hop.

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.

In town (Burrel Ave and Rollin Ave)

The Coachman Inn and Westside Motel are the only motels; both are on the west side, walkable to the main street.

City Park campground, Foster Ave NE

Tent and RV sites with hookups, open late May to end of September; the cheapest bed in town.

Farm stays outside town

Volden Farm B&B near Luverne and Park Ave B&B in town; book ahead, both are small.

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
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$110–180 excl. bed
High
$180+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Small-town motel double room1 × 1 night × US$100US$100
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
Missile site admission, adult2 × US$10US$20
Fuel, 200 km of back-road driving1 × US$25 · checkUS$25
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$42
Trip total≈ US$229 per person per day, bed includedUS$457

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a breakfast special$6–12
Steak dinner in a small-town steakhouse$20–35
Pizza buffet$12–18
Draught beer in a local bar$4–7
Motel room, one night$70–150
Campground site with hookupscheck$20–45
Missile site admission$10 adult, $3 ages 6–15, free under 6

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low street crime; the real risks are weather and distance. Winter storms, deer on the highway at dusk and long gaps between services matter more than anything in town.
  • Distances are long and cell coverage thins on the back roads; fill the tank in Valley City or Carrington.
  • Winter driving is the real hazard: blizzards close ND-1 and ND-200 with little warning.
  • The missile site runs seasonal, varying hours and guided tours only — check the State Historical Society site before you drive out.
  • Most kitchens close by 20:00–21:00 and several places shut for winter; eat before you arrive late.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Griggs County Sheriff (non-emergency)
701-797-2211
North Dakota Highway Patrol
701-328-2455

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Griggs County Sheriff (non-emergency)701-797-2211

Embassy

No consulates here; your embassy is in Washington, DC, with the nearest consulates in Minneapolis or Denver.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Fuel, Fargo → Cooperstown and back: about 320 km (199 mi) round trip; fill up in Valley City (check)
  • Missile site admission: $10 adult, $3 ages 6–15, free under 6
  • Campground site: $20–45 a night, late May to end of September (check)

Say or show

  • Four miles north on Highway 45. — Where is the missile site?
  • Most close by 20:00–21:00. — Is the kitchen still open?
  • Yes — cards are accepted almost everywhere. — Can I pay by card?
  • In town, or Valley City and Carrington. — Where is the nearest fuel?
  • Yes for the B&Bs and the missile site tour. — Do I need a reservation?

Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink at the bar.

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 Cooperstown, North Dakota. 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: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Mar (snow, closed seasonal sights), late Oct–Apr for the missile site's reduced hours · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for FAR and BIS: drive times, last fuel stops, winter fallback.
  2. Walking cluster on Burrel Ave with the museum, theatre, cafés and bars pinned.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for the missile site, the county museum and the campground season.
  4. Eat pages with last orders for the steakhouse, café and pizza buffet.

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