Sullys Hill National Game Preserve

Sullys Hill National Game Preserve, one of the best day trips from North Dakota, is located in Benson County on the south shore of Devils Lake, near the town of Devils Lake. It is one of four refuges managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service for American bison and elk, with 1,674 acres of wooded hills and open meadows.

Sullys Hill has a rich natural and cultural history. Archaeologists have discovered evidence that Sullys Hill was a popular hunting and camping spot for indigenous Indian tribes. The preserve's largest hill is named after General Alfred Sully, who led the expedition into the region in 1867. In 1904 President Theodore Roosevelt designated Sullys Hill as a National Park, and in 1917 and 1918, bison, elk, and deer were reintroduced to Sullys Hill, establishing the big game herds. Sullys Hill was transferred from the National Park Service to the National Wildlife Refuge System in 1931.

Bison, elk, white-tailed deer, prairie dogs, turkeys, waterfowl, and other native wildlife thrive in the wooded, glacial moraine hills and native grasslands. Visitors are welcome to use the nature trail, visitor center, and classrooms all year. The auto tour route is open from 8 a.m. until posted times May through October. Visitors can enjoy two cross country ski trails when snow is present. There is a four-mile driving tour through the park and a small but useful interpretive center can be found at park headquarters.

• Tripadvisor Rating: 4.5/5
• Admission: Free
  
• Opening Hours: Daily 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Website: N/A
  
• Address: St Michael, ND 58370