Campgrounds in North Dakota
North Dakota has 41 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 2 group campgrounds in North Dakota.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 38 are free.
Top campgrounds in North Dakota
- Theodore Roosevelt NP - Cottonwood — ND - Medora · $14/night · Vistas 7.5
- CCC Campground (ND) — CCC Campground (ND) · Vistas 7.5
- Cottonwood Group Site (ND) — Cottonwood Group Site (ND) · Vistas 7.3
- Cottonwood Campground (ND) — Cottonwood Campground (ND) · Vistas 6.8
- Roundup Group Horse Camp — Roundup Group Horse Camp · Vistas 6.8
- Lake Trenton — Lake Trenton · Vistas 6.5
- Little Beaver — Little Beaver · Vistas 6.4
- Tobacco Garden — Tobacco Garden · Vistas 6
- Hazen Bay — Hazen Bay · Vistas 6
- New Town — New Town · Vistas 6
- White Earth Bay — White Earth Bay · Vistas 5.8
- Lewis and Clark State Park — Lewis and Clark State Park · Vistas 5.8
- Lake Shore Park — Lake Shore Park · Vistas 5.7
- Little Missouri National Grassland — Little Missouri National Grassland · Vistas 5.7
- Beulah Bay — Beulah Bay · Vistas 5.7
- American Legion Park — American Legion Park · Vistas 5.7
- Pouch Point Bay — Pouch Point Bay · Vistas 5.5
- Mckenzie Bay — Mckenzie Bay · Vistas 5.5
- Indian Hills — Indian Hills · Vistas 5.5
- WOLF CREEK CAMPGROUND (ND) — WOLF CREEK CAMPGROUND (ND) · Vistas 5.5
- General Sibley Park — General Sibley Park · Vistas 5.5
- BEAVER CREEK RECREATION AREA — BEAVER CREEK RECREATION AREA · Vistas 5.5
- Buffalo Gap Campground (ND) — Buffalo Gap Campground (ND) · Vistas 5.5
- Lake Sakakawea State Park — Lake Sakakawea State Park · Vistas 5.5
- EAST ASHTABULA CROSSING — EAST ASHTABULA CROSSING · Vistas 5.5
- Parshall Bay — Parshall Bay · Vistas 5.5
- Van Hook Area — Van Hook Area · Vistas 5.5
- Sportsmen's Centennial — Sportsmen's Centennial · Vistas 5.3
- Downstream Campground (ND) — Downstream Campground (ND) · Vistas 5
- Homme Dam Recreation Area — Homme Dam Recreation Area · Vistas 5
- WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING — WEST ASHTABULA CROSSING · Vistas 5
- Graner Bottom — Graner Bottom · Vistas 5
- Prairie Knights Marina (Walker Bottom) — Prairie Knights Marina (Walker Bottom) · Vistas 5
- Fort Stevenson State Park — Fort Stevenson State Park · Vistas 5
- MEL RIEMAN REC — MEL RIEMAN REC · Vistas 4.7
- EGGERTS LANDING — EGGERTS LANDING · Vistas 4.5
- HAZELTON RECREATION AREA — HAZELTON RECREATION AREA · ~$10/night · Vistas 4.5
- Jorgen's Hollow Campground — Jorgen's Hollow Campground · Vistas 4
- EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND) — EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND) · Vistas 4
- Sheyenne National Grassland — Sheyenne National Grassland · Vistas 3.5
Open the interactive North Dakota camping map on Camphive to browse all 41 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
North Dakota camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in North Dakota?
Yes, many primitive and dispersed sites in North Dakota are free; developed campgrounds typically charge a nightly fee. Check each listing for current fees.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists North Dakota's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in North Dakota require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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