Overview
Elgin is a town in Western North Dakota. It has a population of about 659 people. Its elevations is 2,351 feet.
2 sights · 6 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Elgin
Elgin Museum
Open during summer months by appointment. Railroad depot museum with an original caboose.
Medicine Rock State Historic Site
This site marks an ancient, sacred American Indian gathering place that was used for dance ceremonies before a buffalo hunt. Look for the circular ring of dark vegetation, site of the pow wows
Elgin Golf Course
Lake Tschida
Fishing for catfish, walleye, perch, northern pike, crappie, bass, and saugeye.
Tail Race
Fishing for catfish, walleye, northern pike, and bass
Sheep Creek Dam
Fishing for trout, walleye, blue gills, and bass
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DIK Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport, Dickinson — 53 mi away. Directions
- BIS Bismarck Municipal Airport, Bismarck — 58 mi away. Directions
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 Elgin Museum, Elgin Golf Course
- Lunch Our Place Café, Lanes, & Lounge
- Afternoon Tail Race, Cannonball River
- Dinner Carousel Drive Inn
- Evening Seib's Sports Bar
Day 2
- Morning Medicine Rock State Historic Site, Lake Tschida
- Afternoon Sheep Creek Dam, Hunting
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
Understand
Elgin is much larger than Carson, 14 miles to the east, which is the County Seat. It describes itself as "A land of rolling hills, bountiful wildlife, and beautiful sunsets".
Get in
- By car: from exit 108 off I-94, 32 miles south on state highway 49.
- By air: Elgin Municipal Airport with a 3,000 foot runway.
See
See Elgin Museum
Open during summer months by appointment. Railroad depot museum with an original caboose.
See Medicine Rock State Historic Site
This site marks an ancient, sacred American Indian gathering place that was used for dance ceremonies before a buffalo hunt. Look for the circular ring of dark vegetation, site of the pow wows
Do
Do Elgin Golf Course
Eat
Eat Our Place Café, Lanes, & Lounge
Drink
Sleep
Stay Schatz Motel
Nearby
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Regent
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Center
City / town · 6 listings · 56 mi away
Dickinson
City / town · 30 listings · 56 mi away
Bismarck
City / town · 50 listings · 58 mi away
Beulah
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