Camping

Camping in North Dakota

Discover 16 state parks offering camping in North Dakota

🏕️ Camping in North Dakota State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 95 days
Nightly fee $15–$35
Max stay 14 nights in any 30-day period
Booking system US eDirect
  • Reservation fee: $5.80 online/in-person, $9.00 by phone (per campsite, non-refundable); $5.00 modification fee
  • RV hookups: Tiered: Primitive (none), Standard (electric), Modern (electric + water), Premium (electric + water + sewer = full hookup)
  • Pets: Pets welcome but must be leashed; most parks have off-leash areas or dog parks
  • Firewood: No statewide statutory ban, but ND advises against out-of-state firewood and prohibits moving wood from quarantined areas (emerald ash borer quarantines in LaMoure and Cass Counties). Buy and burn local
  • Good to know: Unusually short 95-day campsite booking window (vs 6-12 months elsewhere), while cabins/yurts book at 365 days; window opens at 7 a.m. CST
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Official agency: North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

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North Dakota State Parks with Camping

Beaver Lake State Park, near Wishek, North Dakota

Beaver Lake State Park

+10 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Jet Skiing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Wildflowers along the Missouri River at Cross Ranch State Park

Cross Ranch State Park

+10 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Crow Flies High State Recreation Area (North-Dakota)

Crow Flies High State Recreation Area
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park with clouds in the background

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Sunrise sky over the Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State Park, North Dakota, USA

Fort Ransom State Park

+9 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
The marina at Fort Stevenson State Park

Fort Stevenson State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Mountain Biking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Sledding Jet Skiing RV Winter Sports Biking
Campsites under the trees at Grahams Island State Park

Grahams Island State Park

+11 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing RV
Fishing pier at Icelandic State Park

Icelandic State Park

+14 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Paddleboarding Geocaching Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
The lake through the trees at Lake Metigoshe State Park

Lake Metigoshe State Park

+14 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Sledding Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Pavilion by the water at Lake Sakakawea State Park

Lake Sakakawea State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Kayaking RV Biking
the pond at Lewis and Clark State Park

Lewis and Clark State Park

+13 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Ice Skating Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Group horse ride through Little Missouri State Park

Little Missouri State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks RV
Rough Rider State Recreation Site (North Dakota)

Rough Rider State Recreation Site

+4 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
aerial photograph of Sully Creek State Park

Sully Creek State Park
Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area North Dakota

Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area

+5 Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Hunting Winter Sports
Dusk sunlight over a river, , photographed at Turtle River State Park, North Dakota

Turtle River State Park

+6 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Sledding Geocaching Winter Sports Biking

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❓ Camping in North Dakota — FAQ

How far ahead can I book North Dakota state park campsites?

You can reserve North Dakota state park campsites 95 days in advance via US eDirect. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in North Dakota state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in North Dakota state parks typically run $15–$35, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a North Dakota state park campground?

The maximum stay is 14 nights in any 30-day period. Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.

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