Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near New Salem, ND
Nestled in the scenic charm of North Dakota, New Salem is an ideal launching point for diverse camping experiences that cater to every adventurer. The nearby Lake Sakakawea State Park offers well-maintained RV campsites complete with electric hookups, picturesque views of the lake, and access to hiking trails and fishing spots. For traditionalists, tent camping is abundant at Painted Canyon Visitor Center, where visitors can immerse themselves in stunning Badlands terrain, witness breathtaking sunsets, and enjoy the area's diverse wildlife. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping opportunities abound in the surrounding Theodore Roosevelt National Park, where campers can set up away from the crowds and revel in the park's rugged landscapes and stunning geological formations. Geography enthusiasts will appreciate the transition from the rolling prairies to the striking badlands, making New Salem a perfect base for exploring North Dakota's natural beauty. Whether you’re an RV enthusiast, a tent-dwelling nature lover, or a dispersed camping aficionado, New Salem offers a unique blend of outdoor experiences amidst its stunning landscapes.

















Beaver Creek Rec Area in Emmons County is located 58 min southeast of Bismarck, ND with an elevation of 1,648 feet. There are a total of 61 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 59 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 34 and 165 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 45 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Llewellyn Johns Campground is part of Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 19 min southwest of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 2,243 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 32 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom.
Shadehill Campground is part of Shadehill Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 24 min southwest of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 2,292 feet. There are a total of 89 campsites including 7 cabins. The campground is open all year. 82 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 43 and 110 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 82 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
West Pollock Campground is part of West Pollock Recreation Area in South Dakota (1 hr 35 min southeast of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,638 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 50 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Cottonwood Campground is part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota (2 hrs 10 min west of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 2,256 feet. There are a total of 36 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 30 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. Prices start at $14.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Indian Creek Campground B is part of Indian Creek Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 3 min south of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,638 feet. There are a total of 44 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 50 and 147 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Indian Creek Campground A is part of Indian Creek Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 3 min south of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,638 feet. There are a total of 83 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 78 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 55 and 128 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 80 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Swan Creek West Campground is part of Swan Creek Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 27 min south of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,655 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 15 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 55 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 1 site has full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 14 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Swan Creek East Campground is part of Swan Creek Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 25 min south of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,655 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 60 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
West Whitlock Campground is part of West Whitlock Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 47 min south of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,627 feet. There are a total of 101 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 99 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 99 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, fish cleaning station, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
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.
Mel Rieman Rec Campground in Barnes County is located 1 hr 10 min west of Fargo, ND with an elevation of 1,373 feet. There are a total of 28 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 20 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 21 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
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.
Eggerts Landing Campground in Barnes County is located 1 hr 10 min west of Fargo, ND with an elevation of 1,275 feet. There are a total of 40 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 36 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 34 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 36 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Richmond Lake Campground is part of Richmond Lake Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 52 min southwest of Fargo, ND) with an elevation of 1,394 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites including 1 cabin. The campground is open all year. 21 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 42 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 23 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
West Ashtabula Crossing Campground in Barnes County is located 1 hr 11 min west of Fargo, ND with an elevation of 1,292 feet. There are a total of 30 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 29 sites can accommodate RVs between 24 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 29 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include sewer hookup, dump station, boat ramp, swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
East Ashtabula Crossing Campground in Barnes County is located 1 hr 11 min west of Fargo, ND with an elevation of 1,386 feet. There are a total of 36 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 30 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 32 and 84 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 30 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $52.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming. Activities include hiking trails.
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.
Cow Creek Campground is part of Cow Creek Recreation Area in South Dakota (3 hrs east of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 1,634 feet. There are a total of 41 campsites including 4 cabins. The campground is open all year. 37 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 37 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.