Swimming Campgrounds in North Dakota

Swimming Campgrounds in North Dakota

Discover the best swimming campgrounds across North Dakota. Beat the heat at campgrounds with pristine swimming spots. Lakes, rivers, beaches, and swimming holes just steps from your campsite.

14+ Campgrounds4.3★ AverageBest: Summer (June-September)

Featured Campgrounds

Handpicked destinations that define the region

1
Mel Rieman Rec
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3.9
(183)
Mel Rieman Rec
Valley City
Ashtabula Lake
Tents
RVs
2
East Totten Trail Campground (Nd)
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4.0
(174)
East Totten Trail Campground (Nd)
Riverdale
Sakakawea Lake
Tents
RVs
3
Beaver Creek Recreation Area
Star
3.9
(132)
Beaver Creek Recreation Area
Linton
Lake Oahe
Tents
RVs

Swimming Campgrounds in North Dakota

North Dakota offers 14+ campgrounds perfect for swimming campgrounds. Campgrounds with swimming access to lakes, rivers, beaches, and swimming holes. The best time to visit is Summer (June-September).

Lake and river swimming access
Natural swimming holes
Beach and waterfront sites
Family-friendly swimming areas


Campground Locations

Showing top 14 campgrounds near Swimming Campgrounds in North Dakota

Map Key
1
Mel Rieman Rec
2
East Totten Trail Campground (Nd)
3
Beaver Creek Recreation Area
4
East Ashtabula Crossing
5
Eggerts Landing
6
Fort Abraham Lincoln Campground
7
Lake Sakakawea Campground
8
Wolf Creek Campground (Nd)
9
Fort Stevenson Campground
10
West Ashtabula Crossing
11
Beaver Lake Campground
12
Grahams Island Campground
13
Cross Ranch Campground
14
Lake Metigoshe Campground

How to Book These Campgrounds

The most popular campgrounds for swimming campgrounds in north dakota book up months in advance. Here are the tools to help you get a site.


Swimming Campgrounds in North Dakota FAQ

We've ranked 14+ swimming campgrounds in North Dakota based on water access, swimming areas, safety, and user reviews. Top options include campgrounds on lakes, rivers, and beaches with designated swimming areas.

Swimming safety varies by location. Many campgrounds have designated swimming areas with lifeguards during peak season. Always check for posted warnings, water conditions, and currents before swimming. Never swim alone.

Summer (June-September) is the best time for swimming camping in North Dakota. Water temperatures are warmest and swimming areas are typically staffed. Some mountain lakes may be too cold for swimming even in summer.

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