Dunn district, North Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Killdeer

Killdeer is a town in Dunn district, North Dakota, United States, home to about 1,254 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 10 parks and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lynch Knife River Flint Quarry (13 km), Little Missouri State Park (26 km) and Little Missouri National Grassland (62 km).

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Killdeer, North Dakota
Killdeer, Dunn district, North Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Killdeer at a glance

Location
Dunn district, North Dakota, United States
Population
about 1,254
Coordinates
47.3720° N, 102.7541° W
Places within 50 km
66 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Killdeer

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Killdeer: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Killdeer

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Killdeer. The closest is Chimney Butte (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Killdeer

54 churches within 100 km of Killdeer. The closest is St John's Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Killdeer

34 parks within 100 km of Killdeer. The closest is Lions Park (1 km); the best-known is Little Missouri State Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Killdeer

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Killdeer. The closest is Lake Ilo Dam (11 km); the best-known is Le Paul Slough (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Killdeer

17 museums within 100 km of Killdeer. The closest is Dunn County Historical Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Killdeer

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Killdeer. The closest is Wolf Chief Bay (37 km); the best-known is Sakakawea Bay (44 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Killdeer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Killdeer
  2. 1 km World War II Veterans' Memorial · monument, Dunn
  3. 8 km Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Dunn
  4. 6 km Lynch Knife River Flint Quarry · heritage site, Dunn
  5. 1 km Dunn County Historical Museum · museum, Dunn
  6. 30 km Little Missouri State Park · park, Dunn
  7. 26 km Back to Killdeer

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Killdeer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2274Chimney Butte (18 km)
    Churches954St John's Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Parks1034Lions Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1029Lake Ilo Dam (11 km)
    Museums217Dunn County Historical Museum (12 km)
    Beaches & coast617Wolf Chief Bay (37 km)
    Forts & heritage314World War II Veterans' Memorial (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge (8 km)
    Other attractions06KMHA-FM (Four Bears) (51 km)
    Treks03Summit Trail (54 km)

    Killdeer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Killdeer?

    Lynch Knife River Flint Quarry (heritage site, about 13 km), World War II Veterans' Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Little Missouri State Park (park, about 26 km), Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 8 km), Dunn County Historical Museum (museum, about 12 km), Le Paul Slough (lake, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Killdeer?

    66 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 10 parks, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Killdeer?

    Chimney Butte, about 18 km by road; North Killdeer Mountain (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Killdeer?

    St John's Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Hope Free Lutheran Church-Killdeer (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Killdeer?

    Lions Park, about 1 km by road; North Prairie Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Killdeer?

    Start in Killdeer, visit World War II Veterans' Memorial, then Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge, then Lynch Knife River Flint Quarry, then Dunn County Historical Museum, then Little Missouri State Park, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Killdeer?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Killdeer

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Killdeer’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Killdeer on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.