STARK COUNTY ND

General Info

Stark County was established in 1879 from segments of Williams and Howard Counties. It was organized in 1883 and named in honor of railroad Vice President, George Stark. Communities were founded near railway junctions and Dickinson was selected as the county seat. By 1890 its population reached 2,304 and the area continued to grow. Early industry was led by stock raising and agriculture with residents raising wheat, barley, oats, flax, corn and an assortment of crops. Clay deposits allowed for brick manufacturing and large amounts of lignite coal were shipped to nearby markets. Land annexations changed the boundaries of Stark County in 1908 as nearby Dunn County was organized. In 1910 the population of Stark County swelled to 12,504 and the area continued to prosper. The area now houses several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places including the Dickinson Public Library, the Stark County Courthouse, the Gerhardt Octagonal Pig House and several others. Today Stark County is home to approximately 24,199 residents.

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Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Stark County Guide

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

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Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

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CITIES

Cities In County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

BELFIELD – pop. 800
DICKINSON – pop. 17,787
GLADSTONE – pop. 239
RICHARDTON – pop. 529
SOUTH HEART – pop. 301
TAYLOR – pop. 148

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Stark County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

January

North Dakota Coyote Classic | Dickinson

February

API Gumbo Cook-Off | Dickinson
Ronald McDonald Cabin Fever Benefit | Dickinson

March

Spring Arts & Crafts Show | Dickinson

April

Home Show | Dickinson

May

Classroom in the Badlands | Medora
Cowboy Poetry Gathering | Medora
Ribs & Bluegrass | Medora

June

July

August

September

October

November

Badlands Holiday Art Show | Dickinson
Holiday Gift & Craft Show Extravaganza | Dickinson
Wildlife Feed | Medora

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Auditor/Treasurer (701) 456-7630
County Recorder (701) 456-7645
Emergency 911
Emergency Services (701) 456-7605
Human Resources (701) 456-7653
ND Game & Fish Department (701) 328-6300
NDSU Extension Service (701) 456-7665
ND Tourism Department (701) 328-2525
ND Parks & Recreation (701) 328-5357
Road Department (701) 456-7662

Rural Fire Department (701) 456-7877
Sheriff (701) 456-7610
Social Services (701) 456-7675
Southwest District Health (701) 483-0171
State’s Attorney (701) 456-7647
State Highway Patrol (701) 662-2527
Tax Equalization & Zoning (701) 456-7671
Veterans Services (701) 456-7654
Weed Control (701) 456-7665

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

ART DEPOT

3519 94th Ave. SW | Taylor | (701) 290-3275

ASSUMPTION ABBEY

418 3rd Ave. W | Richardton | (701) 974-3315

BADLANDS ACTIVITIES CENTER

398 State Ave. | Dickinson | (701) 483-1918

BELFIELD THEATRE

113 1st Ave. NW | Belfield | (701) 575-8140

CARMIKE 3

1681 3rd Ave. W | Dickinson | (701) 225-6801

CIRCLE C GALLERY

345 3rd St. | Medora | (701) 623-4381

CHATEAU DEMORES HISTORIC SITE

3426 Cheateau Rd. | Medora | (701) 623-4355

CLASSIC LANES

1571 W Villard St. | Dickinson | (701) 225-5189

COWBOY HALL OF FAME

250 Main St. | Medora | (701) 623-2000

DAKOTA DINOSAUR MUSEUM

200 E Museum Dr. | Dickinson | (701) 225-3466

DICKINSON MUSEUM CENTER

188 Museum Dr. E | Dickinson | (701) 456-6225

DICKINSON RECREATION CENTER

1865 Empire Rd. | Dickinson | (701) 456-2074

DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY

P.O. Box 28 | Dickinson | (701) 483-2312

FIELD OF SWINGS

2004 Fairway St. | Dickinson | (701) 483-2255

HEART RIVER GOLF COURSE

2508 8th St. SW | Dickinson | (701) 456-2050

Initial Rock Interpretive Site OF BELFIELD

99 23rd Ave. W | Dickinson | (701) 227-7800

MEDORA COMMUNITY CENTER

465 Pacific Ave. | Medora | (701) 623-4834

MEDORA DOLLHOUSE MUSEUM

485 Broadway St. | Medora | (701) 623-4444

PARAGON BOWL

1125 W Villard St. | Dickinson | (701) 225-2345

PATTERSON LAKE RECREATION AREA

2004 Fairway St. | Dickinson | (701) 456-2074

PHEASANT COUNTRY GOLF COURSE

102 Pheasant Dr. | South Heart | (701) 677-4653

PUTT ‘N STUFF MINIATURE GOLF

930 Sims St. | Dickinson | (701) 290-2388

SCHNELL RECREATION AREA

8590 36th St. SW | Richardton | (701) 227-7700

SOUTHWEST SPEEDWAY

P.O. Box 264 | Dickinson | (701) 290-1566

THEODORE ROOSEVELT CENTER

291 Campus Dr. | Dickinson | (701) 483-2814

THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK

315 2nd Ave. | Medora | (701) 623-4466

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE

1221 W Villard St. | Dickinson | (701) 483-1486

WEST RIVER COMMUNITY CENTER

2004 Fairway St. | Dickinson | (701) 456-2070

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.starkcountynd.gov/

LITTLE MISSOURI NATIONAL GRASSLANDS

Medora | (701) 250-1494 | 503,000 Acres
Located in western North Dakota, the Little Missouri National Grasslands features campgrounds, a canoe launch, fishing access, picnic areas, access to the Maa Daa Hey Recreational Trail, wildlife viewing opportunities, public hunting areas and a variety of native plants. A daily $6 fee for developed campsites is required. No fee is required for primitive campsites. Open year-round.

LITTLE MISSOURI STATE PARK

Killdeer | (701) 794-3731 | 5,749 Acres
Located north of Killdeer, the Little Missouri State Park features campgrounds with a dump station, picnic areas, recreational trails, horse corrals and a concession service. A $5 daily vehicle pass is required. A daily $10 campsite fee for primitive campsites and a daily $12 fee for campsites with electricity is required. Open year-round.

PATTERSON LAKE RECREATION AREA

Dickinson | (701) 456-2056 | 1,438 Acres
Located south of Dickinson, the Patterson Lake Recreation area features campgrounds, a boat launch, fishing access, picnic areas and recreational trails. A $3 daily vehicle pass is required. A daily $12 fee for primitive campsites and a daily $20 fee for sites with electricity is required. Open seasonally.

SCHNELL RECREATION AREA

Richardton | (701) 227-7700 | 2,000 Acres
Located on the former Schnell cattle ranch, the Schnell Recreation Area was established in 1993 as a conservation area and features campground, picnic areas, recreational trails, wildlife viewing opportunities and a variety of native plants. A $5 daily campsite fee is required. Open year-round.

SULLY CREEK STATE PARK

Medora | (701) 623-2024 | 80 Acres
Located near the badlands, Sully Creek State Park features a campground with dump station, picnic areas, access to the Maa Daa Hey Recreational Trail, horse corrals and canoe access to the Little Missouri River. Open seasonally.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK

Medora | (701) 623-4466 | 70,446 acres
Located in western North Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park features campgrounds, a canoe launch, fishing access, picnic areas, recreational trails, wildlife viewing, horse corrals and a concession service. A $10 weekly vehicle fee is required. A $5 weekly fee is required for individuals on foot. Additional campsite fees are required.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout County:

BELFIELD

SUPERPUMPER, INC.
804 Hwy. 85 | Belfield | (701) 575-4216

DICKINSON

ANDRUS OUTDOORS
4434 3rd Ave. W | Dickinson | (701) 483-3474

COUNTY AUDITOR
P.O. Box 130 | Dickinson | (701) 456-7630

FRANKIE’S WEST SIDE
1554 W Villard St. | Dickinson | (701) 483-3922

HOLIDAY STATION STORE
231 W 12th St. | Dickinson | (701) 225-6617

K-MART
1761 3rd Ave. W | Dickinson | (701) 227-0810

MONDAK SPORTS CENTER
219 E 1st St. | Dickinson | (701) 227-0810

PIT STOP
386 21st St. W | Dickinson | (701) 483-9084

ROSIE’S FOOD & GAS
204 S Main St. | Dickinson | (701) 483-7860

RUNNINGS SUPPLY, INC.
2003 3rd Ave. W | Dickinson | (701) 575-4216

WALMART
2456 3rd Ave. W | Dickinson | (701) 225-8504

RICHARDTON

CENEX C-STORE
P.O. Box 339 | Richardton | (701) 974-3378

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May

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July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

ART DEPOT

ASSUMPTION ABBEY

BADLANDS ACTIVITIES CENTER

BELFIELD THEATRE

CARMIKE 3

CIRCLE C GALLERY

CHATEAU DEMORES HISTORIC SITE

CLASSIC LANES

COWBOY HALL OF FAME

DAKOTA DINOSAUR MUSEUM

DICKINSON MUSEUM CENTER

DICKINSON RECREATION CENTER

DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY

FIELD OF SWINGS

HEART RIVER GOLF COURSE

Initial Rock Interpretive Site OF BELFIELD

MEDORA COMMUNITY CENTER

MEDORA DOLLHOUSE MUSEUM

PARAGON BOWL

PATTERSON LAKE RECREATION AREA

PHEASANT COUNTRY GOLF COURSE

PUTT ‘N STUFF MINIATURE GOLF

SCHNELL RECREATION AREA

SOUTHWEST SPEEDWAY

THEODORE ROOSEVELT CENTER

THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE

WEST RIVER COMMUNITY CENTER

PARKS AND RECREATION

LITTLE MISSOURI NATIONAL GRASSLANDS

LITTLE MISSOURI STATE PARK

PATTERSON LAKE RECREATION AREA

SCHNELL RECREATION AREA

SULLY CREEK STATE PARK

THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK

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BELFIELD

DICKINSON

RICHARDTON

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