Things To Know Before You Come

FORT UNION HOURS & INFORMATION

Park Hours

The site is open year round, Memorial Day until Labor Day, 8:00am to 6:30 pm daily, Labor Day through Memorial Day winter hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm, CDT.

The park operates on Central Daylight Standard Time.

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Access to site
Fort Union Trading Post sits on the Montana/North Dakota border, 25 miles southwest of Williston ND and 25 miles north of Sidney MT. The fort sits on the North Dakota side where the main parking lot is 1/4 mile on the Montana side. There is a slight climb in elevation when coming from the smaller parking lot which is about 500 feet from the fort.

Park grounds are mostly accessible to wheel chairs, but there are some stairs. A ramp to the Bourgeois House Visitor Center will be installed on request and parking lot shuttle service is available for visitors who have difficulty walking. Please have a member of your party contact the ranger at the Visitor Center desk. Video program includes closed captions and narration. A hands-on exhibit of animal pelts is available.

Accommodations
Plan ahead! Due to the ever expanding oil activity and housing shortage in our region hotels and RV camping spots should be reserved ahead of time. Hotels and Camping grounds for Williston, ND can be found at the Williston Convention and Visitor Bureau and Hotels and Campgrounds for Sidney, MT can be found at the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

Seasonal precautions

Weather
Weather in western North Dakota can be harsh, with extremes in temperature and sudden, violent storms. Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

Climate
Summers are warm with average high temperatures in the 80s-90s May through September. Winters are cold with average lows in the single digits December through February. Wind is considerable year-round. Conditions can change quickly.

Travelers should be aware of the potential for violent thunderstorms in the summer and the possibility of blizzard conditions in the winter.

Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are also a seasonal problem, usually from mid-June to early August. Be sure and bring bug repellent and protect yourself accordingly.

Dining and camping

There are no concessions on site, during special events limited concessions are available only.

There is no camping available on site. Fort Buford State Historic Site which is 2 miles east of Fort Union has primitive camping available.