Campgrounds in North Dakota
12 public campgrounds in North Dakota's national forests, parks and lakes. 3 of them have no electric hookups.
Parks and forests in North Dakota
Ashtabula Lake
4 campgrounds in North Dakota
Sakakawea Lake
3 campgrounds in North Dakota
All campgrounds in North Dakota
| Campground | Area | Nearest town | Sites | Electric | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Recreation Area | Bismarck | 61 | 45 | 75 ft | |
| Buffalo Gap Campground | Dickinson | 36 | None | – | |
| CCC Campground | Watford City | 25 | 24 | – | |
| Cottonwood Campground | Medora | 70 | None | 68 ft | |
| Downstream Campground | Sakakawea Lake | Riverdale | 111 | 95 | 79 ft |
| East Ashtabula Crossing Campground | Ashtabula Lake | Valley City | 36 | 30 | 79 ft |
| East Totten Trail Campground | Sakakawea Lake | Riverdale | 40 | 30 | – |
| Eggerts Landing | Ashtabula Lake | Valley City | 40 | 36 | 75 ft |
| Hazelton Recreation Area | Bismarck | 30 | 12 | 67 ft | |
| Mel Rieman Rec Campground | Ashtabula Lake | Valley City | 27 | 20 | 75 ft |
| West Ashtabula Crossing Campground | Ashtabula Lake | Valley City | 30 | 30 | 55 ft |
| Wolf Creek Campground | Sakakawea Lake | Riverdale | 67 | None | – |
Gear for camping in North Dakota
Portable power stations
Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.
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Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.
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More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public campgrounds are in North Dakota?
This guide lists 12 campgrounds in North Dakota that can be booked through Recreation.gov, with 573 campsites between them.
Which North Dakota campgrounds have electric hookups?
9 of them have at least some electric sites. Check the Electric column in the table above.
What are the largest campgrounds in North Dakota?
Downstream Campground (111 sites), Cottonwood Campground (70 sites), Wolf Creek Campground (67 sites).