Enchanted Highway
Regent, ND
Giant scrap-metal sculptures lined up along 32 miles of county road from I-94 south to Regent. The first, Geese in Flight, is visible from the interstate at exit 72.
The Enchanted Highway is a roughly 32-mile (about 51 km) country road in southwestern North Dakota that runs from Interstate 94 (exit 72) to Regent, lined with giant metal sculptures. It follows Highway 21 through prairie and gentle hills.
The idea came from Gary Greff, a former school principal from Regent, who began in 1989 with no welding or art experience; according to Atlas Obscura he had finished seven sculptures by 2006. Among them are "Geese in Flight", the only one visible directly from the interstate and, according to Atlas Obscura, named the world's largest scrap-metal sculpture by Guinness in 2002, a sculpture of Theodore Roosevelt in the hills, and giant grasshoppers over wheat fields.
The route is marked with signs and makes an easy detour from I-94. The project is funded by donations and the gift shop in Regent. Allow plenty of time for photos, and check the condition and access of the sculptures in advance.
- Nearest town
- Regent, ND
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 46.8600, -102.5670
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Motorhome stopover · DickinsonMotorhome stopover11 mi from Enchanted HighwayMotorhomes
- Patterson Lake Rec Area CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Enchanted Highway · 60 pitchesElectricity
All campsites in North Dakota · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Enchanted Highway?
Enchanted Highway is in Regent, ND, at GPS 46.8600, -102.5670. It is about 11 mi from Dickinson.
Can you camp near Enchanted Highway?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Patterson Lake Rec Area Campground, about 14 mi away; within 25 mi there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Enchanted Highway?
Enchanted Highway is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Dakota badlands and the Enchanted Highway.
What is there to see near Enchanted Highway?
Places worth a stop nearby: Painted Canyon Overlook (39 mi), Medora (45 mi), Chateau de Mores State Historic Site (46 mi) and Salem Sue, the World's Largest Holstein Cow (54 mi).
When is the best time to visit Enchanted Highway?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)