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Camping near hiking trails in North Dakota
28 camps in North Dakota within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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 84°F and lows near 56°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sather Lake | 0.2 mi | 2 | Sather Lake Recreation Area · 0.1 mi |
| Summit Viewpoint | 0.2 mi | 1 | Summit Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Buffalo Gap Viewpoint | 0.1 mi | 1 | Buffalo Gap Campground · 0.2 mi |
| Juniper Spur | 0.1 mi | 1 | Burning Coal Vein Campground · 0.3 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Belfield12 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Arnegard8 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Valley City4 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Enderlin3 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in North Dakota are good for hiking?
28 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 1 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 84°F and lows near 56°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 32% also offer fishing, 29% also offer wildlife & birding, 21% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in North DakotaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Buffalo Gap CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
Buffalo Gap Campground features many amenities for an enjoyable camping experience. A camp host is on site from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
View camp → - Fort Stevenson 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)
View camp → - Summit CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
There are two walk-in tent sites with picnic tables and fire grates. There are also two picnic areas with shelters and pull through camping units for RV's and other vehicles. The campground…
View camp → - Cottonwood CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 miView camp →
- Burning Coal Vein CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
Enjoy the scenic lookout from the Columnar Juniper area or the Ponderosa Pines just south and west of the campground.
View camp → - Sheyenne National GrasslandFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 2.2 mi
Sheyenne National Grassland is located in southeastern North Dakota, comprising 70,180 acres (28,400 ha) of public land amid 64,769 acres (26,211 ha) of privately owned land. It is…
View camp → - Hankinson Hills CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
Enjoy a night under the stars on the prairie at Hankinson Hills Campground, located three miles northwest of Hankinson, North Dakota. Click…
View camp → - Wannagan CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
A great meeting area for the north end of the Buffalo Gap Trail. The switchbacks located on the Maah Daah Hey Trail offer a sweeping vista of the region, including a scenic view of many…
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