North Dakota Camping: Best RV Parks & Tent Sites for Adventure in ND
North Dakota’s open prairies, rugged badlands, and scenic river valleys create unique camping opportunities. RV campers will enjoy Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s campgrounds, where they can experience stunning badland scenery and abundant wildlife. Tent campers can explore Fort Ransom State Park, offering wooded campsites with access to scenic trails and river activities. Dispersed camping is available in the Little Missouri National Grassland, providing solitude among rolling prairies and rugged landscapes. The Missouri River offers excellent waterfront camping options, perfect for fishing and kayaking. Whether you prefer wide-open grasslands or rugged backcountry terrain, North Dakota’s landscapes provide a one-of-a-kind camping experience.
Cottonwood Campground is part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota (2 hrs 8 min west of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 2,256 feet. Cottonwood Campground is rated 4.5 stars from 526 reviews. There are a total of 71 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 65 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 255 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, picnic table, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, and flush toilets. Activities include biking and hiking trails.
Cains Campground is part of Makoshika State Park in Montana (3 hrs 57 min west of Minot, ND) with an elevation of 2,247 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 14 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $14.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Bear Butte Campground is part of Bear Butte State Park in South Dakota (40 min northwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 4,203 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 19 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 84 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $11.00 to $18.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, ramada. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Okobojo Point Campground is part of Okobojo Point Recreation Area in South Dakota (3 hrs 4 min east of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 1,641 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $16.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Oahe Modern Cabins is part of Oahe Downstream Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 47 min east of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 1,433 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites including 4 cabins. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $120.00 to $150.00. Some amenities include playground, boat ramp, swimming, fish cleaning station, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Mina Lake Campground is part of Mina Lake Recreation Area in South Dakota (3 hrs 4 min southwest of Fargo, ND) with an elevation of 1,432 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 36 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 45 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 36 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $150.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
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