Landmarks, organizations and industry
Watford City lies in the heart of the Bakken oil field, and the industry shapes who needs temporary facilities. Before the oil boom the town's population had declined for decades, dipping below 2,000 in 2010, and it then grew to more than four times that size, according to Prairie Public. City leaders have since worked on housing, because teachers, city employees and other essential workers could not match oil worker wages. McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, the City of Watford City and the McKenzie County commissioners are public owners that run buildings and road projects here. We are not claiming any of them as customers. They are the kinds of owners who rent a restroom trailer or a shower trailer when a building is closed for work or a crew has no facilities. If you manage a site for one of them, or for a contractor in the oil field, send us the dates and headcount, and we will recommend a luxury combination trailer, a restroom trailer or an ADA combination trailer for Watford City.
Directions and site logistics
Getting a trailer to a Watford City site depends on the last few miles. Highways such as U.S. 85 carry a trailer to town, but job sites in oil country are often on county or lease roads. McKenzie County is rebuilding an 8.2 mile stretch of County Route 27 with new culverts, so some county roads may be rough or closed while crews work. Give us the nearest paved highway, the gravel road that leads in, and any gate, culvert, cattle guard or bridge on the way. A shower trailer, restroom trailer or combination unit needs a firm, level spot with room to turn, and it needs to sit close to the water, power and wastewater connections it uses. Sites near Arnegard and Alexander follow the same rules, and we confirm the route and delivery distance in your quote. Ask the county about current road closures before you schedule a delivery, and tell us if the site has load limits or seasonal restrictions on the road.
Climate and seasonal rental needs
Dry summers and hard winters set the seasons in Watford City. On April 10, 2025, the county signed a fire emergency burn ban for extreme drought, citing dry conditions and heavy fuel loads, so fire season can start early. Winter brings the statewide cold described on our North Dakota page, with a January average near 10.6 degrees Fahrenheit and cold snaps far below zero. A shower trailer or restroom trailer in winter needs heat, freeze protection for water lines and a plowed approach, and a trailer set up in summer needs clear space and attention to dry grass and ignition risks. Tell us your dates, and we will say what a unit needs for them. Spring and early summer storms can also bring flooding, and the 2021 disaster declaration for McKenzie County shows that high water has affected the county before. Request a quote early, because oil field and construction work often needs a unit on short notice, and we confirm availability and delivery in the quote.
Planning a Watford City rental
A short checklist saves time. First, say how many people will use the unit and whether they need showers, toilets or both, so we can match a shower trailer, a restroom trailer or a luxury combination trailer. Second, say whether anyone needs an accessible suite, because only our ADA combination trailers include one. Third, describe the site: ground, slope, nearest road, and how close water and power are. Fourth, give the start date and how long you need the unit, because rates change by rental length. For Watford City and nearby towns such as Arnegard and Alexander, also tell us about gravel road access and winter conditions. Fifth, tell us whether you are a contractor, a public agency or an industrial site, because we rent to commercial and industrial customers only. With those answers we return a quote that shows the unit, the rate, delivery, setup and pickup. If a detail is not known yet, say so and we will ask what we need. We do not promise a response time before the quote.
