Fargo, North Dakota Attractions
Let us introduce you to the vast array of activities to do, things to see and where to use your outdoor toys in the Fargo, North Dakota area. We know you’re going to love the places to use your RV, to expand your mind with history and, of course, the water sports! Clicking on the names below will take you to their website for additional information.
Water sports are king in Fargo! We have locations for fishing, ice fishing, kayaking, boating, tubing and more. If it has to do with being in, on or near the water whether frozen or thawed, Fargo is the place to be.
• Red River Separating North Dakota from Minnesota, the winding Red River provides recreational opportunities for much of the state's population as it slowly flows north into Canada. Catfishing and canoeing are big on the Red River. The Greenway in Grand Forks is 2,200 acres of riverside land for recreational use.
• Woodhaven North Park & Fishing Pond Woodhaven North has fishing, picnic tables, a playground, recreation trails and a soccer field.
• Lindenwood Park Multi-use park featuring a spacious, landscaped campground & a playground for kids of all abilities. Kayak launch and water access.
• Lake Sakakawea Flowing some 180 miles through central and western North Dakota, Lake Sakakawea is a wonderland for anglers, boaters, campers and swimmers who take advantage of its immense size year-round.
Next, make sure you have the absolute perfect place to park your recreational vehicle by checking out this list of camping areas. From primitive tent camping to full size Class As, these campgrounds have room for everyone.
• Buffalo River State Park Campground 44 back-in sites, 35 offer 50, 30 & 20 amp service, 1 group site for up to 50 campers. All sites have a fire ring, showers, restrooms, swimming area and hiking trails available.
• Casselton Governor’s RV Park Seasonal Park, April – November, Camp in style from the comfort of your vehicle, while enjoying the amenities of our destination complex. Our seasonal RV Park offers 65 sites with full hook-ups and paid on-site amenities, including an indoor water park, fitness center, food court, pets welcome.
• Lindenwood Campground 46 back-in sites with water,30- and 50-amp service,fire pits and picnic tables. The park offers kayaking, biking, firewood, softball, ice, concessions, trails, playgrounds and tree tours.
• Red River Valley Campground 75 Full Hookup Sites (electricity, water, sewer), Shower and Restroom house located in the center of the Campground, Picnic Tables at each site.
Last on our list of activities to not miss are the things to see and places to visit when you’re not at camp or on the water.
• Plains Art Museum The Plains Art Museum in Fargo is the largest art museum in North Dakota, located in a renovated International Harvester warehouse in the city’s downtown district. If you’re all about finding local art, this is the place to see it. This free art museum’s permanent collection has over 4,000 local, regional, and national works, including Native American art.
• Fargo Air Museum Promoting aviation through education, preservation and restoration.Home of two hangars featuring a rotating selection of aircraft displays ranging from a Wright Brothers' flyer to the MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft.
• Fargodome Sporting events (big and small), Craft & Art Fairs, Comedians, Singers and so much more is happening at the Fargo dome. Be sure to check out the events calendar and see what is going on while you’re in the Fargo area!
• Red River Zoo Opened in 1999, The Red River Zoo is 22 acres of exhibits and fun. Home to several unique cold climate species, you’ll be dazzled by Chinese Red Pandas, Pallas’ Cats, Wolves, Camels (yes, cold climate loving camels) and more.
• Fargo Wood Chipper The Fargo movie Woodchipper sits just inside the Visitors Center off I-94 in Fargo, ND, ready and waiting for a photo op. Take your picture as you pretend to push a fake leg into the Fargo “chipper”. You’ll leave with great photos and memories of Fargo… the place and the movie!
• Suite Shots Fargo has a few indoor golf options, but there has never been an entertainment facility like Suite Shots. This Top Golf-like facility has 60 climate-controlled suites powered by Toptracer Ranger software as well as 5 indoor simulation rooms.
• Comstock House You can take a guided tour of this historic, Victorian-style home with 11 rooms and 2-stories– built by Solomon G. Comstock in 1882. It will transport you to the very early days of Fargo-Moorhead on the prairie.
• The Original Moorehead Dairy Queen One of the First Dary Queen franchises, it is still under the original contract, allowing the owners more freedom in the menu and ingredients than the typical Dairy Queen.
Let Outlet Recreation help you plan your next adventure and make it a success! Check out our inventory for Fish Houses, Pontoons, Boats and more. We can also assist with rentals for your Fargo vacation at our sister site, GoGo Rental.
