Denbigh Experimental Forest
The Denbigh Experimental Forest 636 acres (257 ha) is an arboretum and experimental forest operated by the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find it 11 mi west of Towner. For mild weather, aim for May to September (67–81°F highs).
A garden, 11 mi west of Towner
Winters are cold
January nights drop to -2°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Minot, 30 miles west. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Below are typical highs and lows near Denbigh Experimental Forest.
Denbigh Experimental Forest
The Denbigh Experimental Forest 636 acres (257 ha) is an arboretum and experimental forest operated by the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is located 15 miles (24 km) west of Towner, North Dakota.
The forest contains about 30 species of woody plants, labeled and planted in a park-like setting, including Scots pine, ponderosa pine, Siberian larch, Black Hills spruce, Elaeagnus, and Rocky Mountain juniper. Wildlife includes deer, wild turkeys, porcupines, elk, and sometimes moose. The forest is also popular with birdwatchers.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 636 acres
A base for Denbigh Experimental Forest
For a bed close by, look to Minot (44).
Minot
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
47,308 people
30 mi west of Denbigh Experimental Forest
Compare 6 towns
| Town | From Denbigh Experimental Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot | 30 mi west | 45 min | 44 38 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 47,308 | $257K | C |
| Towner | 11 mi east | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 454 | $78K | — |
| Velva | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,046 | $195K | — |
| Sawyer | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 1 1 campground | 307 | $211K | — |
| Sundre Township | 28 mi west | 40 min | 1 1 campground | 1,024 | $330K | — |
| Tatman Township | 30 mi west | 45 min | 1 1 hotel | 2,673 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Other well-known places within 66 miles.
65 mi LakeLake Sakakawea
56 mi GardenInternational Peace Garden
31 mi MuseumScandinavian Heritage Park130 mi Zoo & aquariumRoosevelt Park Zoo55 mi MuseumNorth American Game Warden MuseumPhoto credits
Lake Sakakawea: Shannon1, CC BY-SA 4.0 · International Peace Garden: Words in the Wind, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Scandinavian Heritage Park: MatthewUND, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Denbigh Experimental Forest: what to know
What town is Denbigh Experimental Forest near?
Towner, ND, about 11 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Denbigh Experimental Forest?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–81°.
What is the closest airport to Denbigh Experimental Forest?
Minot (MOT), about 30 miles away.
Where should I stay near Denbigh Experimental Forest?
Minot (30 mi, 44 places to stay).
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