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Camping for fishing in North Dakota

26 camps in North Dakota that list fishing 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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26camps for fishing
0free or dispersed
4reservable
May–Sepbest months

Best areas for fishing

  1. Around White Shield8 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  2. Around New Town7 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  3. Around Valley City4 camps for fishing within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in North Dakota are good for fishing?

26 camps that list fishing 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, 85% also offer boating & paddling, 81% also offer winter sports, 31% also offer hiking.

See them on the map

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

Open fishing in North Dakota

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • 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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  • Beulah 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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  • Hazen 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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  • Little Missouri National GrasslandFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Little Missouri National Grassland is located in western North Dakota, USA. At 1,033,271 acres (418,150 ha), it is the largest grassland in the country.[1] Enclaved within its borders is…

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  • Indian HillsFederal 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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  • 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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  • Sather Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Enjoy the lake view from your spacious campsite, or enjoy fishing for Bass, Crappie, or Trout off the floating pier located in the day use loop.

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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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