White Horse Hill
St. Michael, ND 58370
Plan Your Visit
National Wildlife Refuge System lands offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. White Horse Hill National Game Preserve offers outstanding opportunities for visitors of all ages and abilities to explore the outdoors.
Whether you prefer driving an auto tour route, hiking a trail, or sitting quietly in nature, this refuge offers excellent opportunities for visitors to observe and photograph wildlife, unwind, and enjoy the outdoors.
Activities
Get Involved
White Horse Hill has an active volunteer program that enlists the help of numerous volunteers each year. We also work closely with our Refuge Friends group to provide access to visitor activities throughout the year. Contact us to learn how you can become part a growing team of volunteers.
Services
Visitor and Education Center
White Horse Hill National Game Preserve boasts a 6,000 square foot visitor and education center that supports learning about the natural environment and experiencing quality time outdoors. The visitor center is open to the public from June through August during peak tourism season in North Dakota.
Restrooms
Indoor restrooms are available when the visitor center is open to the public June through August. An outdoor pit toilet is available to visitors outside of regular visitor center hours.
About
White Horse Hill National Game Preserve is a 994-acre refuge supporting unique communities of oak, ash, basswood, and aspen woodlands, mixed-grass prairie, and wetlands. Established in 1904 as a national park, it later became a big game preserve and was transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1931. The refuge actively manages populations of American bison, elk, and prairie dogs while hosting more than 80,000 visitors annually for wildlife observation and nature photography.