Cross Ranch Nature Preserve
1162 4th St SW, Center, ND 58530
6,000 acres · 15 miles of trails
Explore the 6,000-acre Cross Ranch Nature Preserve near Center, with trails across prairie and bison habitats. Leashed dogs access shade, water, parking, and trash cans on designated paths. Stay clear of bison and keep dogs leashed.
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- Park
- Cross Ranch Nature Preserve
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Center, North Dakota
- Coordinates
- 47.2536, -101.0653
- Size
- 6,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (140 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 140 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 6,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
Nature Conservancy's 6,000-acre preserve adjacent to Cross Ranch State Park. Leashed dogs on trails through prairie and bison range (stay clear of bison).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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