Hazelton Recreation Area

8055 HWY 1804 SW, Linton, ND 58552

Nestled along the expansive shores of Lake Oahe, Beaver Creek Recreation Area welcomes outdoor enthusiasts with 61 thoughtfully positioned campsites, including 45 sites featuring convenient 30-amp electric hookups. This waterfront haven beckons anglers, water sports enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike, where days unfold between casting lines into pristine waters, exploring winding nature trails, and watching children's laughter echo across the playground as the sun sets over the lake.

8055 HWY 1804 SW, Linton, ND 58552

Nestled along the expansive shores of Lake Oahe, Beaver Creek Recreation Area welcomes outdoor enthusiasts with 61 thoughtfully positioned campsites, including 45 sites featuring convenient 30-amp electric hookups. This waterfront haven beckons anglers, water sports enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike, where days unfold between casting lines into pristine waters, exploring winding nature trails, and watching children's laughter echo across the playground as the sun sets over the lake.

99 23rd Ave. W. Suite B, Dickinson, ND 58601

Escape to Elkhorn Campground, where the spirit of the Old West lives on in this beautifully remote hideaway. Nestled alongside the legendary Maah Daah Hey Trail and just a stone's throw from Theodore Roosevelt National Park's historic Elkhorn Ranch Unit, this intimate campground offers eight secluded sites perfect for those seeking authentic wilderness solitude. Each site comes equipped with its own picnic table and fire ring, while fresh water flows from a traditional hand pump—adding to the rustic charm that makes Elkhorn so special. Here, far from the crowds, you'll discover the same untamed beauty that once captivated a future president.

1905 S Main St, Watford City, ND 58854

Nestled within North Dakota's rugged Badlands, CCC Campground beckons adventurers with its breathtaking canvas of endless prairies and brilliantly colored buttes that seem to glow at sunset. This peaceful retreat offers 32 thoughtfully placed campsites spread across three distinct loops, with five sites available for advance reservation. While embracing a back-to-nature experience with primitive camping facilities, the campground provides essential amenities including vault toilets and seasonal hand-pump water access from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Equestrian enthusiasts will delight in the specially designated horse-friendly sites, making this an ideal basecamp for exploring the surrounding wilderness on horseback.

Seven and a half miles north of Grassy Butte, ND, on Highway 85, then west four miles

Discover your own slice of prairie paradise at Bennett Campground, where 13 intimate campsites await beneath the endless Dakota sky. This hidden gem operates on a first-come, first-served basis, welcoming both tent campers and RV adventurers to experience the untamed beauty of the Little Missouri National Grassland. Each site comes thoughtfully equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, perfect for starlit dinners and storytelling around crackling flames. Modern vault toilets provide convenience without compromising the wilderness experience. Adventure seekers will find themselves at the doorstep of the legendary Maah Daah Hey Trail, where miles of epic terrain beckon just beyond your tent flap.

1601 Main Street, Lisbon, ND 58054

Escape to the windswept prairies of Hankinson Hills Campground, where 15 peaceful sites await amid the rolling grasslands. Choose your adventure: saddle up at one of six equestrian-friendly sites in the horse loop, or settle into one of nine traditional camping spots perfect for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Each site comes equipped with its own picnic table and fire ring, inviting you to gather under endless skies. During summer months, fresh water flows from the hand pump, and accessible vault toilets ensure comfort meets wilderness.

1601 Main Street Lisbon, ND 58054

Escape to Jorgen's Hollow Campground, where the whisper of prairie grass and the shade of ancient oaks create an authentic wilderness retreat in the heart of Sheyenne National Grasslands. This intimate campground offers 14 primitive sites thoughtfully divided between equestrian adventurers and traditional campers, with seven sites each designed to preserve the unspoiled character of this remarkable landscape. Here, modern distractions fade away as you immerse yourself in the timeless rhythms of the prairie.

PO Box 7, Medora, ND, 58645

Nestled in the heart of Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit, Juniper Campground Group Site beckons adventure-seekers and nature enthusiasts to gather beneath the vast Dakota sky. This exceptional group camping destination serves as your gateway to miles of winding trails that traverse the dramatic badlands landscape, where ancient geological formations tell stories millions of years in the making. The moderately forested setting provides a perfect balance of shade and open spaces, creating an ideal basecamp for groups exploring one of America's most rugged and inspiring national parks.

99 23rd Ave. W. Suite B, Dickinson, ND 58601

Escape to the untamed beauty of Wannagan Campground, where the rugged North Dakota Badlands stretch endlessly before you. This remote sanctuary invites adventurers seeking an authentic primitive camping experience, far from the crowds and close to nature's raw magnificence. With essential amenities including vault toilets, hand-pump water wells, sturdy picnic tables, and fire rings for evening gatherings under star-filled skies, Wannagan strikes the perfect balance between wilderness solitude and basic comfort.

Approximately 30 miles south of Medora, ND on Forest Highway Road 3 and one mile south of Forest Road 772.

Escape to the untamed beauty of Burning Coal Vein Campground, where solitude meets adventure in North Dakota's Little Missouri National Grassland. This hidden gem beckons outdoor enthusiasts with its direct access to the legendary Maah Daah Hey Trail, while ancient juniper and towering ponderosa pines create a natural sanctuary far from the crowds. Here, the wilderness whispers stories of the past as you settle into one of the most peaceful camping experiences the northern plains have to offer.

1905 S. Main Street Watford City, ND 58854

Escape to Summit Campground, where five thoughtfully designed sites await your arrival in the heart of the Dakota prairie. Whether you're seeking a peaceful walk-in tent spot tucked among the native grasses or need a convenient pull-through site for your RV adventure, this intimate campground provides the perfect basecamp for exploring the vast grasslands. Each site offers the essentials for a memorable outdoor experience while keeping you connected to the raw beauty of the prairie landscape.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, GARRISON PROJECT OFFICE, P.O. BOX 527, RIVERDALE, ND, 58565, USA

Where the mighty Missouri River flows freely below Garrison Dam, Downstream Campground beckons adventurers to its eastern banks. This riverside sanctuary seamlessly blends natural wonder with outdoor recreation, offering everything from peaceful morning paddles to exhilarating fishing expeditions. Wander through ancient cottonwood groves, explore expansive grassy meadows, or simply watch the river's eternal dance while birds call overhead. When winter transforms the landscape into a crystalline wonderland, the trails become a cross-country skier's paradise, proving this campground's year-round appeal.