Park: Sheyenne National Grassland

Contents

Section: General

Location

Lat / Lon:
 40° 42.01' N
094° 13.57' W
Area:
70 acres
Directions:
The Sheyenne National Grassland comprise approximately 70,180 acres of public land associated with 64,769 acres of privately owned lands located in Ransom and Richland Counties in southeastern North Dakota. The Ranger District Office is located in Lisbon, ND.
Roadmap:
Map of Sheyenne National Grassland and the surrounding area

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Amenities

Toilets:
No
Showers:
No
Water:
No
Picnic Tables:
No
Fire Wood:
No
Dump Station:
No
Laundry:
No
Internet:
No
Swimming:
Lake
Fishing:
River
Boating:
No
Store:
No
Garbage:
No
Playground:
No
Nature Center:
No
Activities:
Recreational opportunities available include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, nature studies, primitive camping, canoeing and fishing on the Sheyenne River. A 25 mile segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail, which crosses the Grassland, is an excellent area for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

Administration

Office:
Yes
Ownership:
National
Open Dates:
unknown
Open Times:
unknown
Fee Structure:
Entry to Grasslands is free.

Restrictions

Pets:
Only on Leash

Comments

Comments:
The Sheyenne National Grassland contain the largest population of the greater prairie chicken in North Dakota and this area and surrounding lands provide habitat for two unique butterfly species, the Dakota Skipper and the Regal Fritillary.

One of the largest populations of the western prairie white-fringed orchid (a threatened species) known to exist in the country can be found here. The Sheyenne National Grassland are also home to many other rare plant and fern species such as the yellow lady slipper orchid, lady fern, crested shield fern, and the adder's tongue fern.

The Sheyenne National Grassland area is characterized by sandy soils that were originally deposited as a delta of an ancient river as it emptied into glacial Lake Agassiz. Today cattle grazing is a significant activity on the Grassland. The Sheyenne National Grassland supplies seasonal forage for approximately 83 family ranchers who are members of the Sheyenne Valley Grazing Association.

Weather

Weather:

Data provided by the National Weather Service.

Lamoni Municipal Airport as of 2008/10/15 19:53

Conditions
  • Icon
  • 53°F
Wind
  • 17 mph
  • From the NW
Pressure
  • 30.16 inHg
Humidity
  • Relative 71%
  • Dew Point 44°F
Visibility
  • 10 mi
Forecast:

Item Information

History

Submitted by starbats on Apr 3, 07.

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Park ID: 59889

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