The leaves are changing across North Dakota and what better place to see the beautiful colors than a state park? This particular state park has plenty of trees, riverside views, and lots of trails and accommodations so you can have the ultimate fall foliage getaway. It won’t be long before the leaves start to fall, so you’ll definitely want to get there soon.

Cross Ranch State Park is a park near Center, North Dakota with absolutely gorgeous fall foliage this time of year.

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The park is located on an undeveloped edge of the Missouri River — one of the last free-flowing sections — and has forests full of cottonwoods, ash trees, and more, that become a spectacular array of color.

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With over 13 miles of trails and access to a 5,000-acre nature preserve, you could spend hours here hiking through the golds, reds, and yellows of the fall colors.

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Through your adventures, you can cross a small suspension bridge, see wildlife such as bison, and just enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

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Extend your visit for an entire weekend in one of the park’s cabins, yurts, at the campgrounds, or even in a tipi. The yurts are especially fun to experience this time of year, being perfectly nestled in the trees.

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As more leaves turn, Cross Ranch just becomes prettier and prettier, especially paired with the riverside views.

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Cross Ranch State Park is open year-round but many would say the best time to visit it is in the fall, and it’s worth any amount of miles to discover.

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Cross Ranch State Park and its trails are open year-round. Learn more about the park by clicking here.

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Address: 1403 River Road, Center, ND, 58503

Looking for an entire fall foliage road trip to really get the experience? We have exactly that, visiting places all around North Dakota with amazing leaf-peeping opportunities. Check it out right here.

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