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Tattoo Shops in Watford City, ND

3 studios in and around Watford City, North Dakota — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.

Watford City has about 6,207 residents, which works out to 48 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Black Orchid Ink

722 Main St N, Watford City, ND 58854-7351

+17016092764 Website Directions

Soulful Ink Studios Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups

710 Main St N, Watford City, ND 58854-7352

+13216980411 Website Directions

The Ink Well Tattoo & Body Piercing Piercing

125 Main St N, Watford City, ND 58854-7101

+17015701571 Directions

More studios within 30 miles of Watford City

Only 3 studios listed in Watford City itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Watford City.

Pretty In Ink

📍 28.1 mi · 21 Main St, Williston, ND 58801

(701) 572-0524 Directions

Casey Baker

📍 28.1 mi · 1804 2nd St W, Williston, ND 58801-5800

+17016095161 Directions

Comfortably Numb Piercings Piercing

📍 28.1 mi · 109 Main St, Williston, ND 58801-6018

+17017748282 Directions

Body Temple Tattoo PiercingCustom designCover-ups

📍 28.1 mi · 114 Main St, Williston, ND 58801-6019

🕒 Mon-Sun 12pm-8pm

+17014156031 Website Directions

Badlands Studio

📍 28.3 mi · 413 Main St, Williston, ND 58801-5311

+17016095004 Website Directions

Vanzi’s Cosmetics/ Tattoo Shop

📍 28.4 mi · 501 Main St, Williston, ND 58801-5327

+17017709307 Website Directions

Envious Designs by Jenn

📍 28.5 mi · 107 8th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801-5925

+17017701313 Directions

Pretty In Ink

📍 28.9 mi · 1135 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND 58801-4165

+17016099153 Website Directions

Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in Watford City

How many tattoo shops are there in Watford City?
We list 3 tattoo shops in Watford City with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Watford City?
Call ahead — 3 of the 3 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Who does piercings in Watford City?
2 of the 3 studios in Watford City also do piercings.

Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 3 tattoo shops listed in Watford City, North Dakota, with 3 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.