Beach, North Dakota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Beach is a town in the Badlands area of North Dakota. It is named for Capt. Warren Beach, who accompanied the railroad expedition in 1873. It is located off I-94.

2 sights · 6 places to eat · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Beach

Golden Valley County Museum

Dioramas of country bedroom, kitchen, parlor, NP Railroad depot, American Indian artifacts, horse-drawn hearse, fire engine, tractors and machinery.

Prairie Fire Pottery

Studio and showroom. Original stoneware, spectacular glaze colors, and terracotta tiles featuring wildlife tracks. Open daily during the summer months from 8AM-6PM, closed on Sundays during the off season.

Plan your trip

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
GDV Dawson Community Airport, Glendive — 41 mi away. Directions
SDY Sidney - Richland Regional Airport, Sidney — 55 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Golden Valley County Museum
Lunch American Legion Club
Afternoon Prairie Fire Pottery
Dinner The Backyard Bar

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Get in

By car: via Interstate 94 to the western extreme of the state (exit 1).
By plane: Beach Airport.

See

See Golden Valley County Museum

Dioramas of country bedroom, kitchen, parlor, NP Railroad depot, American Indian artifacts, horse-drawn hearse, fire engine, tractors and machinery.

📍 186 First Ave. SE🕒 Open April-Labor Day, 10AM-4PM☎ +1 701 872-3908 or +1 701 872-3836

Maps

See Prairie Fire Pottery

📍 127 East Main St☎ +1 701 872-3855

Maps Website

Do

Fishing. Buffalo Gap Dam, 2 miles southeast of Buffalo Gap (I94 exit 18) for trout, largemouth bass, and bluegill. Camels Hump Dam, immediately northeast of Sentinel Butte (I94 exit 10) for trout, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Odland Dam, 7 miles north of Beach for pike, perch, and bluegill.
Hunting: prime area for mule deer. See map.