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New Rockford Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Eddy County, North Dakota, United States

About New Rockford

Situated on the near-completely dried up James River and home to a junction of the abandoned Great Northern Railway, it's almost in the middle of nowhere: 96 miles (155 km) northeast of the state capital of Bismarck and 118 miles (190 k ) northwest of North Dakota's largest city Fargo. 1,352 people (2018 estimate) reside in the 1½ square mile (4 km²) area of New Rockford.

Top Attractions in New Rockford

Explore the best things to see and do in New Rockford:

  • Eagle Club
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • New Rockford Golf Club
  • New Rockford Swimming Pool
  • Rockford Theatre
  • The Opera House
  • Wonder Lanes

Where to Eat in New Rockford

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bill's Place Grill & Bar
  • 🍴Bucket Joe's Pizza
  • 🍴Dairy King
  • 🍴D & J's Eats-N-Treats
  • 🍴Nathan's Burgers
  • 🍴Rockford Café

Where to Stay in New Rockford

  • 🏨Bison Lodge

New Rockford Travel Guide Sections

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