Jorgen'S Hollow Campground
4.5763 reviewsJorgen'S Hollow Campground
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14 campsites
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Pets
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Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
14 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Jorgen'S Hollow Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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"Reviews for Jorgen's Hollow Campground are overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing its quiet, rustic, and scenic setting in the Sheyenne National Grasslands. Campers praise the cleanliness, spacious sites, excellent trails, and dark skies, and many describe it as peaceful, magical, or even “heaven on earth.” It’s clearly appreciated by both hikers and horse campers seeking a simple, back-to-nature experience with basic amenities."
About Jorgen'S Hollow Campground
Discover Jorgen's Hollow Campground, a peaceful semi-primitive retreat nestled in the heart of the Sheyenne National Grassland where riders and campers alike can explore miles of scenic trails. With essential amenities including vault toilets and a hand-pump water source, this mixed-use campground offers an authentic grassland experience just steps from the winding Sheyenne River.
Described as a semi-primitive recreation opportunity supporting most camping types and equestrian use. Fourteen designated campsites are arranged in three loops; sites 1-3, 5, 6, 12-14 are non-equestrian and sites 4 and 7-11 are designated equestrian.
Historical SignificanceThe story of Jorgen's Hollow begins thousands of years ago, when the ancient glacial Lake Agassiz retreated and left behind vast deposits of sand and sediment. Wind and time sculpted these deposits into the rolling dunes and distinctive sand formations you see today, creating a living testament to the powerful forces that shaped the northern Great Plains.
Natural Features and SceneryYour campsite sits amid a remarkable landscape of windswept dunes and sandy plains, where the legacy of glacial Lake Agassiz remains written in every contour. Native prairie grasses ripple across the terrain, punctuated by shady groves of Bur Oak savannah and stands of quaking Aspen that provide welcome relief from the open grassland. The meandering Sheyenne River flows nearby, its banks offering cool respite and recreation opportunities, while occasional blowouts in the sand reveal the dynamic, ever-shifting nature of this unique ecosystem.
Geological RegionThe Sheyenne National Grassland tells a geological story unlike anywhere else in the region, built upon an ancient underflow fan deposited by glacial Lake Agassiz. Here, high-relief dunes rise dramatically near the river's edge, while gentler low-relief dunes under 30 feet create a hummocky, stabilized landscape across the interior. Sandsheets up to 10 feet thick blanket much of the area, and where vegetation thins, wind-carved blowouts expose the raw sand beneath. This dynamic terrain supports a mosaic of habitats, from waving native and non-native grasslands to scattered pockets of Bur Oak savannah and resilient Aspen groves that have claimed their place in the sandy soil.
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Campsite details
Sites PrivacyFourteen designated campsites are separated into three loops; provides a semi-primitive setting with equestrian and non-equestrian sites.
Total Campsites14 campsites
Recommended CampsitesFourteen designated campsites are separated into three loops. Sites 1-3, 5, 6, and 12-14 are designated non-equestrian; sites 4 and 7-11 are designated equestrian.
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Tents
Tents are not allowed
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RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed
Site layoutFourteen designated campsites arranged in three loops; shares a large parking area (East Trailhead) providing access to the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Amenities available
Potable water
Vault toilets
Activities you can enjoy
Recreation includes hiking, biking, equestrian use, canoeing (non-motorized water activities), wildlife viewing, and hunting. The campground provides trail access to the North Country National Scenic Trail and to the Sheyenne River Water Trail.
Hiking
Access to the 31-mile gravel-surface North Country National Scenic Trail via three trailheads and the campground; also the 4-mile Oak Leaf Trail loop is accessible from the campground.Biking
Biking is allowed, including non-motorized use on the North Country Trail and surrounding grassland trails.Boating
Canoeing and other hand-launched, non-motorized water activities on the Sheyenne River; four hand-launch sites along 17 river miles of the Sheyenne River Water Trail.Wildlife viewing
Opportunities to view prairie and riverine wildlife within the Sheyenne National Grassland, with landscapes of native and non-native grasses, bur oak savannah pockets, and aspen stands.Water Sports
Canoeing and other non-motorized water activities on the Sheyenne River Water Trail.Advertisement
Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
Hazards
General hazardsBlowouts (shallow sand depressions) occur where vegetation is sparse. The surrounding public lands are managed for cattle grazing and prescribed fire activities. Hunting occurs on the landscape and follows state regulations.
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Trash and recyclingPack-in, pack-out policy; visitors must carry out all trash. No manure pit available.
Proximity to water featuresAdjacent to the Sheyenne River corridor; access to Sheyenne River Water Trail (17 river miles) with final access point 1.5 miles from the campground. The site has one potable water hand-pump and several hand-launch sites are accessible along the river.
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Jorgen'S Hollow Campground
Driving directionsFrom Fargo, ND: South on I-29 for 14 miles; take exit 48 for ND-46 West for 14 miles; turn left onto ND-18 South for 10 miles; turn right onto 64th St / CR 23/4 for 3 miles; turn right onto 154th Ave SE / CR 23 for 2.7 miles; turn right into Jorgen's Hollow Campground.
Accessible from I-29 via ND-46 West, ND-18 South, then county roads (64th St / CR 23/4 and 154th Ave SE / CR 23) per driving directions.Nearby places
McLeod, ND — 14 miles SW (offers food, camping, and a historic museum)
Fargo, ND — 42 miles NE (full metropolitan amenities).
Nearby supplies
McLeod, ND (14 miles SW) offers food and camping
Fargo, ND (42 miles NE) offers full city amenities.
Reviews from booking and map sources
4.6
63 reviews
Jorgen'S Hollow Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviews for Jorgen's Hollow Campground are overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing its quiet, rustic, and scenic setting in the Sheyenne National Grasslands. Campers praise the cleanliness, spacious sites, excellent trails, and dark skies, and many describe it as peaceful, magical, or even “heaven on earth.” It’s clearly appreciated by both hikers and horse campers seeking a simple, back-to-nature experience with basic amenities.
Review Summaries
Based on 63 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers consistently highlight the beautiful surroundings—rolling grasslands, oak savanna, cottonwoods, sweeping views, sunsets, fall colors, and dark night skies perfect for stargazing and satellite...
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Common Concerns
Negative comments are mild and largely related to the natural environment or access rather than the campground itself. Several reviewers note bugs—mosquitoes, flies, and “no-see-ums,” sometimes due...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
Reviewers suggest bringing strong insect repellent (and possibly a fogger) due to variable mosquito and fly populations, especially with nearby cattle and horses. Expect at least 5–6 miles of gravel...
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Seasonal Insights
Several reviews mention strong winds and chilly or freezing nights in late spring, and one 2024 review notes a wet spring worsening potholes in the campground road. Fall is praised for beautiful...
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Camper Quotes
"This place is heaven on earth. The camp grounds, the trails, everything looks beautiful!!"
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Site-Specific Reviews
Site #1 is described as a “truly beautiful campsite” with clean surroundings and restrooms; the only minor downside mentioned is not having much room to pitch a tent, though there is still enough...
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Accessibility Features
One reviewer specifically notes that the toilets are wheelchair accessible. Another mentions well-groomed trails between campsites, the water pump, and restrooms, suggesting relatively easy internal...
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