Cross Ranch State Park
1403 River Rd, Center, ND 58530
17 miles of trails
State park near Center, North Dakota, protects the last free-flowing Missouri River stretch with bison herds for leashed dogs on hiking and ski trails. Amenities feature shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Stay on designated paths.
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- Park
- Cross Ranch State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Center, North Dakota
- Coordinates
- 47.2103, -101.0386
- Trail miles
- 17
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 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:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 620 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 17 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Last free-flowing stretch of the Missouri River with native bison herds. Leashed dogs on hiking and ski trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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