Fort Mandan
Lewis & Clark's Winter
State: North Dakota
County: McLean County
Founded: 1804
Abandoned: 1805
Peak Population: Lewis & Clark expedition
Fort Mandan was where Lewis & Clark spent the winter of 1804-05. Here they met French trapper Toussaint Charbonneau and his wife Sacagawea, who joined the expedition. The original fort washed away; a replica stands at Fort Mandan SHS.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Met Sacagawea here
- 1804-05 winter camp
- Replica fort
Location
Address: Fort Mandan State Historic Site, ND
Coordinates: 47.3167, -101.2667