Let's start with a few questions to narrow down your options.
Knife River Indian Villages is a National Historic Site that was once home to five earth lodge villages belonging to two native tribes, the Mandan and the Hidatsa. These villages were discovered by the explorers Lewis and Clark during their expedition to find a water route from the east to the Pacific Ocean. While residing with the tribes, the expedition built Fort Mandan to have a winter refuge. After returning to the area in the summer of 1806, Lewis and Clark used the trust they had previously gained trading with the tribes to convince one of the chiefs, Mandan Chief Shekeke, to attend a meeting with then-President Thomas Jefferson.
When you visit this historic site with your Stanton camper rental, you can see two of the five original villages, which are a strong representation of the lifestyles of the tribes; like many native tribes, the Mandan and Hidatsa hunted, but they were also farmers and were not nomadic like other tribes. Their earth lodges were built from timber and earth to house large groups and were owned by the women of the tribes. The structures were arranged with bedding around the inside perimeter and a fire in the center, with a hole in the ceiling to allow smoke to escape. The rain was kept out by fitting a bull boat over the hole, propped up so that smoke could still exit.
Tell us where in Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site you want to pick up or have your RV delivered
Sort by vehicle type, date, price, and amenities
Learn more about your favorite RV and the best local destinations
Send a request directly to the host and start preparing for your adventure
We care about the protection of your data. Read our privacy policy
June, 2026
June, 2026
+349 vehicles
+873 vehicles
+1334 vehicles
+1009 vehicles
+103 vehicles
