Group Campgrounds in North Dakota

Group Campgrounds in North Dakota

Discover the best group campgrounds across North Dakota. Bring the whole crew together in the great outdoors. From family reunions to scout troops, find the perfect group site.

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About Group Campgrounds in North Dakota

North Dakota's group camping options put your gathering in some of the least-crowded public lands in the country — from the Badlands of Theodore Roosevelt National Park to the shores of Lake Sakakawea, one of the largest reservoirs in the United States. Whether you're organizing a Missouri River fishing reunion, an equestrian outing through cottonwood-lined river valleys, or a national park experience without the crowds of Yellowstone or Glacier, North Dakota delivers infrastructure for groups of 10 to 60 people across state parks, the National Park Service, the Corps of Engineers, and the U.

Best Time

North Dakota's group camping season is short but intensely good when you hit it right. The prime window is mid-May through mid-September, with peak conditions from early June through late August when daytime highs sit in the 75-85°F range and nights cool to the 50s.

What Makes It Great

  • Sites for 10-100+ people
  • Shared pavilions and gathering areas
  • Group fire rings and cooking facilities
  • Reservable for your dates


Campground Locations

Showing top 10 campgrounds near Group Campgrounds in North Dakota

Map Key
1
Lake Sakakawea Campground
2
Ccc Campground (Nd)
3
Fort Abraham Lincoln Campground
4
Juniper Campground Group Site (Nd)
5
Ironstone Campground
6
Fort Ransom Campground
7
Beaver Lake Campground
8
Downstream Campground (Nd)
9
Cottonwood Campground (Nd)
10
Roundup Group Horse Camp

Plan Your Trips

Popular Activities

Group gatherings and family reunionsWildlife viewing (bison, wild horses, prairie dogs, mule deer, antelope)Hiking the Maah Daah Hey Trail and Theodore Roosevelt NP backcountryFishing for walleye, northern pike, and salmon on Lake SakakaweaBoating and water sports on Sakakawea, Lake Audubon, and the Missouri RiverEquestrian camping and trail riding

Tips & Recommendations

  • 1Book Theodore Roosevelt NP group sites (Juniper and Roundup) through recreation.gov 6 months ahead — they're competitive in summer.
  • 2State park group sites at Lake Sakakawea, Fort Abraham Lincoln, Fort Ransom, Beaver Lake, and Ironstone book through the North Dakota state parks reservation system; lead times are shorter (1-3 months) than for the national park sites.
  • 3Bring drinking water in bulk for primitive sites like CCC Campground in the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands.
  • 4Wildlife encounters are real — bison roam Juniper and Cottonwood campgrounds and can be unpredictable; keep at least 25 yards distance, never approach calves, and store food and scented items per park guidance.
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Updated May 15, 2026
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