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Mel Rieman Rec

7 mi southeast of Rogers, ND · Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Mel Rieman Rec

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 is close to the Baldhill Dam and within walking distance of the Mel Rieman day-use area, where visitors can swim, fish and picnic. Lake Ashtabula was created by the construction of the Baldhill Dam on the Sheyenne River in 1944, and is situated in one of the most scenic river valleys in the region. Visitors can choose from a wide range of recreation opportunities year-round, including ice fishing and cross-country skiing during winter months. There is no shortage of recreation opportunities and outdoor fun in and around the lake. The day-use area is adjacent to the campground and has a visitor center, playgrounds, picnic facilities, concessions, fishing spots and a boat ramp. The name "Ashtabula" is a…

  • Managed by: Ashtabula Lake, USACE
  • Where: 7 mi southeast of Rogers, ND · 47.03367, -98.07106

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingWildlife & birdingHuntingWinter sports

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

18°
-1°Jan
23°
3°Feb
36°
16°Mar
53°
30°Apr
67°
42°May
76°
53°Jun
81°
57°Jul
80°
54°Aug
71°
46°Sep
55°
33°Oct
37°
19°Nov
23°
6°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

See Mel Rieman Rec from above

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Propane: 8 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.