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Fall weekenders who can drive out on spec, no reservation needed. Daytime temps in the 50–70°F range make fishing and hiking comfortable, and the first-come setup rewards early arrivals without any booking hassle.
Price
$10/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$10/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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48.1314, -103.2376
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans
256,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
Learn more about alerts →Fall weekenders who can drive out on spec, no reservation needed. Daytime temps in the 50–70°F range make fishing and hiking comfortable, and the first-come setup rewards early arrivals without any booking hassle.
Cell service is limited to nonexistent here, so download the Recreation.gov app before you leave home if you want to pay on-site. Anyone who needs to guarantee a site in advance should find a reservable campground instead.
Official information for River Bend from the federal Recreation.gov facility record. View official page →
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the best balance of comfortable weather, lower insect pressure, and scenic riverside color — ideal for relaxed campsite staking and photography. Expect crisp daytime temperatures often in the 50–70°F (10–22°C) range and cooler nights around 30–50°F (0–10°C), making campfires and evening star viewing pleasant. Riverside activities like fishing, short hikes, and wildlife viewing are at their peak while crowds typically thin after early September (weekends still busier); check local odd Peak months: October, September, May, June Avoid: December, January, February
Overview states fall offers best weather, lower insects, and scenic riverside color — highlighted season.
Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; visitors must physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. On-site payment may be possible by scanning a Recreation.gov QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, which should be downloaded prior to arrival.
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