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

Overview

Douglas is a very small town in the Lakes and Gardens area of North Dakota. It has a population of about 64 people. Its elevation is 2,055 feet above sea level.

1 sights · 5 things to do

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Best things about Douglas

Douglas Centennial Museum

Open by appointment. Exhibits from the towns early years, including business, church, and school artifacts.

Hiddenwood Lake

Fishing for pike, walleye, and perch.

Makoti Lake

Fishing for pike and perch.

North Carlson Lake

Fishing for pike and perch.

South Carlson Lake

Fishing for pike and perch.

Hunting

Sharp-tailed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, Hungarian partridge, sandhill crane, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, fox and coyote. Check here for seasons licenses.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 4°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Minot)

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.
MOT Minot International Airport, Minot — 30 mi away. Directions
BIS Bismarck Municipal Airport, Bismarck — 83 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 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Douglas Centennial Museum, Makoti Lake
Afternoon South Carlson Lake

Day 2

Morning Hiddenwood Lake, North Carlson Lake
Afternoon Hunting

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

Food for you

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

Understand

Douglas is located north of Lake Sakakawea, about 35 miles south and west of Minot. It is between Max and Ryder on the CPR line.

Get in

By car: from Bismarck, travel north on US-83 about 70 miles. About 3 miles past Max, just as you enter Ward County, turn west on two-lane paved road to Douglas, about 9 miles.

Get around

No public transportation is available to, from or in Douglas.

See

See Douglas Centennial Museum

Open by appointment. Exhibits from the towns early years, including business, church, and school artifacts.

☎ +1 701 529-4493

Maps

Do

Do Hiddenwood Lake

Fishing for pike, walleye, and perch.

7 miles south of Makoti

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Do Makoti Lake

Fishing for pike and perch.

5 miles south of Makoti

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Do North Carlson Lake

Fishing for pike and perch.

8 miles east of Ryder

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Do South Carlson Lake

Fishing for pike and perch.

8 miles east of Ryder

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Do Hunting

Sharp-tailed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, Hungarian partridge, sandhill crane, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, fox and coyote. Check here for seasons licenses.

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