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Dark-sky camping in North Dakota
93 camps in North Dakota under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
Best areas for stargazing
- Around Fort Totten15 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Valley City12 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around East Dunseith10 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Lisbon10 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Cannon Ball9 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in North Dakota are good for stargazing?
93 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 5 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 81°F and lows near 57°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 9% also offer fishing, 9% also offer boating & paddling, 8% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing in North DakotaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Buffalo Gap CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
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 → - Burning Coal Vein CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Enjoy the scenic lookout from the Columnar Juniper area or the Ponderosa Pines just south and west of the campground.
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Mel Rieman RecFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe 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…
View camp →- Wannagan CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
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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