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Belfield
Visit Belfield for a day trip from Dickinson or Medora; stay one night if you want a quiet base near Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Belfield is a small city of about 800 people on the edge of the Badlands. It offers a few eateries, basic lodging and easy access to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. One full day covers the main sights; add a night for a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sept (check)
- avoid Winter snow may limit road travel (check)
- Airports
- BIS · ISN
- 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.
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
Emergency numbers for Belfield911 ▾
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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 Belfield, 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
- SafetyBelfield is low‑risk; main concerns are winter road conditions and limited services after dark.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and 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.
- AirportBIS Bismarck Regional Airport (about 100 km (62 mi) east via I‑94; shuttle or rental car needed).BIS Bismarck Regional Airport (about 62 mi (100 km) east via I‑94; shuttle or rental car needed).
- Getting aroundA private car is essential; the city is at I‑94 exit 42 and US‑85.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedCowboy Inn room, a night, per personUS$80
- Mid-range bedTrapper's Kettle Motel room, a night, per personUS$130
- High-end bedTrapper's Kettle Motel room, a night, per personUS$190
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$100 · High US$150
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
- BIS Bismarck Regional Airport (about 100 km (62 mi) east via I‑94; shuttle or rental car needed) · ISN Williston Basin Airport (about 130 km (81 mi) north via US‑85; limited flights)BIS Bismarck Regional Airport (about 62 mi (100 km) east via I‑94; shuttle or rental car needed) · ISN Williston Basin Airport (about 81 mi (130 km) north via US‑85; limited flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
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Best: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Belfield: 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.
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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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
A private car is essential; the city is at I‑94 exit 42 and US‑85. No public transit.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Theodore Roosevelt National Park (South Unit)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Drive west on I‑94 18 mi to Medora, then follow signs to the park
Scenic drives and wildlife viewing; good for a half‑day.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park (North Unit)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive north on US‑85 50 mi
Longer drive; consider a full day.
Dickinson, ND
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Drive east on I‑94 20 mi
Main service centre for supplies.
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.
Cowboy Inn
Basic rooms, central location
Trapper's Kettle Motel
Adjacent to Trapper's Kettle Restaurant
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
- $70–$90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–$130 excl. bed
- High
- $150–$200 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cowboy Inn room2 × 1 night × US$120 | US$240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Car rental (1 day, economy)2 × US$70 · check | US$140 |
| Fuel (estimated 30 mi round‑trip)2 × US$20 · check | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$62 |
| Trip total≈ US$341 per person per day, bed included | US$682 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be icy in winter; check conditions before driving.
- Limited services after dark; plan fuel and food ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Na tuto adresu, prosímTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
US 911 emergency; nearest US consulate in Bismarck.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I‑94 exit 42 to Theodore Roosevelt N.P. South Unit: ≈30 min drive, about 20 mi each way
Say or show
- Kde je nejbližší čerpací stanice? — Where is the nearest gas station?
- Kolik stojí pokoj? — How much for a room?
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 Belfield. 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: May–Sept (check) · avoid Winter snow may limit road travel (check) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 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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