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Camping for boating and paddling in North Dakota

24 camps in North Dakota that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 56°F.

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24camps for boating and paddling
0free or dispersed
4reservable
May–Sepbest months

Best areas for boating and paddling

  1. Around White Shield7 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  2. Around Mandaree7 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  3. Around Ray5 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  4. Around Valley City4 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in North Dakota are good for boating and paddling?

24 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 56°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 92% also offer fishing, 92% also offer winter sports, 25% also offer hiking.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open boating & paddling in North Dakota

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Lake Sakakawea State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Sakakawea Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=290&agencyCode=130)

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  • Pouch Point BayFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Sakakawea Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=290&agencyCode=130)

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  • Lewis And Clark State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Sakakawea Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=290&agencyCode=130)

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  • Mckenzie BayFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Sakakawea Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=290&agencyCode=130)

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  • American Legion ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Sakakawea Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=290&agencyCode=130)

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  • Little BeaverFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Sakakawea Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=290&agencyCode=130)

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  • Homme Dam Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Homme Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=163&agencyCode=130)

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  • Mel Rieman RecFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    The Mel Rieman Campground and Recreation Area is a 70-acre facility on the shoreline of Lake Ashtabula in eastern North Dakota. The campground is known for its spectacular sunset views. It…

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