McIntosh County Courthouse

City / town · North Dakota

Ashley

McIntosh County Courthouse

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Best timeMay–Sep
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Nearest airportABR · 61 mi
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Overview

Ashley is a town in the Coteaus and Plains area of North Dakota. It had a population of about 660 people in 2019. It lies at an elevation of 2,005 ft.

1 sights · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Ashley

McIntosh County Heritage Center

Historic church & school house, antique machinery, land patent office and 1880 and early 1900 antique room settings.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about -6°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby New Rockford)

Jan: 0.6 in rain0.6"Jan: high 14°F, low -6°F14°-6°JanFeb: 0.5 in rain0.5"Feb: high 21°F, low 0°F21°0°FebMar: 0.8 in rain0.8"Mar: high 34°F, low 14°F34°14°MarApr: 1.2 in rain1.2"Apr: high 52°F, low 29°F52°29°AprMay: 2.1 in rain2.1"May: high 66°F, low 40°F66°40°MayJun: 3.3 in rain3.3"Jun: high 76°F, low 51°F76°51°JunJul: 2.7 in rain2.7"Jul: high 82°F, low 56°F82°56°JulAug: 2.0 in rain2"Aug: high 81°F, low 54°F81°54°AugSep: 1.9 in rain1.9"Sep: high 69°F, low 43°F69°43°SepOct: 1.1 in rain1.1"Oct: high 57°F, low 33°F57°33°OctNov: 0.6 in rain0.6"Nov: high 37°F, low 18°F37°18°NovDec: 0.5 in rain0.5"Dec: high 20°F, low 1°F20°1°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • ABR Aberdeen Regional Airport, Aberdeen — 61 mi away. Directions
  • JMS Jamestown Regional Airport, Jamestown — 70 mi away. Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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    Understand

    Ashley Morrow worked for the construction company that built the railroad through this area.

    Get in

    • By car: located at the intersection of state highways 11 and 3, approximately 60 miles south of I-94, exit 228.
    • By plane: Ashley Municipal Airport, general aviation.

    See

    See McIntosh County Heritage Center

    Historic church & school house, antique machinery, land patent office and 1880 and early 1900 antique room settings.

    📍 213 Third Ave NE🕒 Open June-September, Sun 2–5PM, or by appointment.☎ +1 701 288-3605
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    Sleep

    Stay Cold Water Park on Coldwater Lake

    15 campsites with water, electrical hookups.

    16 miles east, 2 miles south, 1 mile west of Ashley☎ +1 701 288-3342
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    Stay Lake Hoskins Park & Campground

    Open May 1 to October 31. RV sites, tent camping.

    📍 PO Box 3823 mi W and 1 mi N☎ +1 701 288-3347
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