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The Best Camping in North Dakota

Looking for the best camping in North Dakota? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around North Dakota. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near North Dakota

  • Medora, North Dakota

    Camp at Cottonwood Campground in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    5.0
    Nestled right along the Little Missouri River, Cottonwood Campground offers 76 camp sites (including pull-through, back-in, and walk-in sites).Walk-in sites sit right along the river where buffalo and wild horses are frequently spotted at dusk and dawn. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ...
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  • Mandan, North Dakota

    Fort Lincoln Loop Trail

    3.77 mi / 312 ft gain
    Fort Lincoln Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bismarck, North Dakota.
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  • Medora, North Dakota

    East River Road to Scenic Loop Drive

    35.19 mi / 2795 ft gain
    East River Road to Scenic Loop Drive is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Medora, North Dakota.
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  • Fort Ransom, North Dakota

    Fort Ransom State Park Loop

    9.29 mi / 1198 ft gain
    Fort Ransom State Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Fort Ransom, North Dakota.
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  • Arvilla, North Dakota

    Turtle River Nature Trail

    5.87 mi / 417 ft gain
    Turtle River Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Arvilla, North Dakota.
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  • Grassy Butte, North Dakota

    Achenbach and North Achenbach Trail Loop

    18.61 mi / 2339 ft gain
    Achenbach and North Achenbach Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Watford City, North Dakota.
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