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

Overview

Bowdon is a small town in the Lakes and Gardens area of North Dakota. It has a population of 137 people (2020).

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Bowdon

Bowdon Museum & Library

Exhibits show the history of Bowdon. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, Wednesday through Sunday, from 1:00 to 5PM or by appointment.

Patrie's Raspberries on the Prairie

Pick red respberries from mid-July to freeze-up. Open Monday to Saturday all day and Sunday afternoons. Free admission.

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 — 58 mi away. Directions
JMS Jamestown Regional Airport, Jamestown — 61 mi away. Directions

From I-94, take US highway 52 northwest about 65 miles, then west 4 miles on state highway 200 to Bowdon.

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 Bowdon Museum & Library
Lunch Bowdon Cafe
Afternoon Patrie's Raspberries on the Prairie

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