Overview
Binford is a small town in the Coteaus and Plains area of North Dakota. It has a population of about 200 people. Elevation is 1,520 feet.
2 sights · 1 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Binford
Camp Atchison
State historic site is about 2 1/2 miles south of Binford off Highway 1. This site marks the location of 1863 Sibley Expedition camp, where 1,000 soldiers were garrisoned.
Lake Jessie
State historic site, approximately 3 miles southeast of Binford. The site marks three historic expeditions. In 1839, it served as a campsite for the Nicollet-Fremont Expedition. During the 1850s, the Isaac I. Stevens rai…
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)
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.
- DVL Devils Lake Regional Airport, Devils Lake — 46 mi away. Directions
- JMS Jamestown Regional Airport, Jamestown — 46 mi away. Directions
From exit 283 on I-94, take ND-1 north for about 50 miles to ND-65.
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 Camp Atchison
- Lunch Binford Cafe
- Afternoon Lake Jessie
- Evening Beaver's Place
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
From exit 283 on I-94, take ND-1 north for about 50 miles to ND-65.
See
See Camp Atchison
State historic site is about 2 1/2 miles south of Binford off Highway 1. This site marks the location of 1863 Sibley Expedition camp, where 1,000 soldiers were garrisoned.
See Lake Jessie
State historic site, approximately 3 miles southeast of Binford. The site marks three historic expeditions. In 1839, it served as a campsite for the Nicollet-Fremont Expedition. During the 1850s, the Isaac I. Stevens railroad survey party was based here. Later, the James L. Fisk wagon trains to the Montana gold fields staged through Lake Jessie
Do
- Fishing see below.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Stay Binford Park
Campground with 3 furnished cabins and 6 RV sites: electric, sewer, picnic shelters, restrooms.
Stay Red Willow Lake Resort
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tent and RV camping in heavily wooded area. RV sites have electricity, showers, vaulted bathrooms. Resort also has a full-service restaurant. Near spring fed fishing lake.
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