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Best Campgrounds near Moorhead, MN

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Moorhead, Minnesota and the surrounding area provide diverse camping options ranging from established campgrounds to dispersed sites. Buffalo River State Park Campground, located about 10 miles east of Moorhead in Glyndon, offers a mix of tent, RV, and glamping opportunities with amenities including electric hookups, showers, and potable water. Just across the Red River in Fargo, North Dakota, Lindenwood Campground provides riverside sites with boat access. The Red River Valley region also features several county parks and fairgrounds with RV hookups, while Sheyenne National Grassland offers more primitive dispersed camping experiences about 50 miles southwest of Moorhead.

Camping season in the Moorhead area typically runs from April through October, with some facilities like the Red River Valley Fairgrounds operating year-round. Most developed campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer weekends when sites fill quickly. According to one visitor at Lindenwood Campground, "We wanted to explore the cool town of Fargo, but it was too hot to stay at one of the free parking options in town, so this campground just outside of town would have been perfect." Road noise can be an issue at some locations, particularly those near Interstate 94. Weather considerations include potential for spring flooding along the Red River and occasional severe summer storms. Many campgrounds offer water and electric hookups, though site leveling can be challenging at some locations.

The camping experience near Moorhead varies considerably by location. Riverside campsites along the Red River provide scenic views but may experience visitor traffic from fishermen and day-use park visitors. A review mentioned that at Lindenwood, "There were a couple of teens selling chips and walking through campsites. We felt uneasy about non-campers wandering around." Urban proximity makes these campgrounds convenient for exploring local attractions but means highway noise is common at many sites. Buffalo River State Park provides a more natural setting with fewer urban disturbances. Campers particularly appreciate locations with amenities like clean bathrooms, showers, and paved walking trails. Mixed-use campgrounds that serve both overnight campers and event attendees, such as the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, can become busy during special events but offer convenient access to shopping centers and city amenities.

Best Camping Sites Near Moorhead, Minnesota (52)

    1. Buffalo River State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Glyndon, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 498-2124

    $24 - $75 / night

    "Very nice walking trails all around the campground and throughout the park as a whole. Trash dumpsters here as well as an assortment of segregated recycle bins."

    "This Minnesota state park is just outside of Fargo,ND, so it makes for a great get away in nature just outside of the hustle and bustle of the city."

    2. Lindenwood Campground

    21 Reviews
    Fargo, ND
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 232-3987

    $30 / night

    "Lindenwood Park is a very nice campground with an abundance of shelters, children’s play areas, and walking/hiking trails."

    "Clean, lots of paved trails, easy access to kayak, only thing missing is a place to swim!"

    3. Red River Valley Fairgrounds

    3 Reviews
    West Fargo, ND
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 282-2200

    4. Wagner Park

    3 Reviews
    Glyndon, MN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 354-2292

    "It’s located right off I94 just outside of Barnesville. Across the highway is a softball field and play area that overlooks Whiskey Creek."

    "All primitive sites are honor system pay at box by entrance of campground. Not all spots have fire pits which is a downside. Bathrooms are good with coin operated showers."

    5. Jorgen's Hollow Campground — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

    11 Reviews
    Leonard, ND
    33 miles
    +1 (701) 404-8950

    $10 / night

    "This allowed for a pretty distanced visit and relatively quiet experience in the middle of the country. If it was full, it could have been loud."

    "Arrived after dark picked a site and in the morning was happily surprised to find it had some trees surrounding it."

    6. Governor's Inn and Conference Center

    2 Reviews
    Casselton, ND
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 347-4524

    7. Hendrum Community Park

    3 Reviews
    Hillsboro, ND
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 861-6210

    "This is a small but well kept and woodsy community park near the small town of Hendrum, MN."

    "My wife and I were so happy to find this place tucked away in the town of Hendrum, MN.
    I only took away a star since the facilities are closed and the mosquitos are vicious!"

    8. Grass Lake Campground — Maplewood State Park

    20 Reviews
    Erhard, MN
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 863-8383

    $24 - $34 / night

    "Close to fargo and moorhead if you're looking for things to do in the area! Like the other state parks you can get firewood at the office and sites come with a fire ring and table."

    "Several rangers directed us here so we stopped in before we left Minnesota. The ranger was very helpful and set us up with a quiet campsite."

    9. Arthur Park

    1 Review
    Casselton, ND
    28 miles
    +1 (701) 967-8327

    "However,  I am giving this camping spot a 4-star rating simply because it is located within a really sweet little town park that is beautifully kept, lovely grounds, nice playground and ballfields nearby"

    10. Sheyenne National Grassland

    9 Reviews
    McLeod, ND
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 683-4342

    "We dispersed camped for 1 night while walking along the North Country trail."

    "Beautiful sites,trails,very friendly and knowledgeable ranger. Took our 40' through the 1212 trail and was quite concerned I had gotten a little bold with following an unknown gps destination."

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  • Brett B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 29, 2026

    Sheyenne National Grassland

    5/5 Stars - Beautiful, Remote, and Wild—But Come Prepared!

    We had an absolutely amazing time off-grid at the Sheyenne National Grasslands! The landscape is stunning, offering tons of wildlife, wide-open skies, and some of the best stargazing we’ve ever experienced at night. If you want absolute peace and quiet, this is the place to be.

    However, a successful trip here definitely requires some preparation. Here is what you need to know before you go:

    Navigating & Getting There

    The grasslands can be notoriously difficult to find. For the entrance we used, you'll want to turn onto 147th Ave (which is a gravel road) off of 67th Street.

    • Entrance Coordinates: 46°27'52.2"N 97°20'35.4"W (Drop these directly into Google Maps).

    • Navigating Inside: Once you are in the grasslands, I highly recommend using the Garmin Explore app. It was absolutely phenomenal for finding our way around and had all the guest roads clearly marked.

    Road Conditions & Towing

    • Vehicle Requirements: A vehicle that sits up higher with all-terrain tires is ideal. The roads throughout the grasslands are sandy and can develop deep ruts, making them difficult to traverse for standard cars.

    -Towing: We towed our 5x8 trailer through the area without an issue, but I wouldn't want to bring anything much larger given the road conditions.

    Nearby Amenities (Lisbon, ND)

    If you need to restock, the town of Lisbon is about 15 minutes due west of the grasslands.

    It is a great spot to refill your water supply and properly dispose of garbage.

    The local Forest Service Ranger District office is also located in Lisbon. The rangers there are an incredibly friendly and helpful lot if you have questions about the area or the ecosystem!

    Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a true off-grid prairie experience!

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2026

    Lindenwood Campground

    Adorable

    This is essentially the city campground in Fargo. North dakota. It is right on the Red River, which flows North. It is the only major river to flow into canada and out through the hudson bay. It's a very nice campground. The pavement is pretty pock. Marked and the spots are close and not very level. And last unfortunately, you get a lot of road noise, but it's adorable and you're right in town.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 26, 2026

    Jorgen's Hollow Campground — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

    Beautiful Sheyenne Grasslands campground

    This campground takes a few miles on gravel roads to get to. The North Country hiking trail goes through it. Equestrian trails and sites available. Gave this campground a high rating because although it is primitive with vault toilets and no other amenities, the grasslands are serene and beautiful. Peaceful area. Sites are large and many are pull thru.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 25, 2026

    Wyndemere Rock Garden County Park

    Basically a small area next to the school and football field

    This is basically a small parking area next to the town football field. The school and community center is across the street. Not much here.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 25, 2026

    Mooreton City Park

    Small swimming beach along the interstate

    I’ve been to this area several times for swimming at the beach. Did not camp here, but you could likely pull off for several hours. The sign does say it closes at 11pm and says it is patrolled, but there isn’t a gate. The beach/water area is nice with a shallow entry into a calm small lake.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 25, 2026

    Chahinkapa Park

    Cute small campground adjacent to the zoo

    Cute little campground next to the zoo. It has a few smaller sites and even 2 small cabins.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 25, 2026

    Welles Memorial Park

    Fairgrounds basic campground in Breckinridge MN

    Within city limits, but does have a large open space. A few large sites.

  • Crystal B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 25, 2026

    Kidder Recreation Area

    Basic city campground in Wahpeton ND

    This city campground has a handful of nice flat sites that are next to the river in town. Close to NDSCS for those in town for the college. The sites feature blacktop. There is some road noise from several hundred feet away.

Guide to Moorhead

The Red River Valley around Moorhead offers diverse camping from April through October, with temperatures ranging from 40°F to 85°F during the season. Summer thunderstorms can develop quickly, particularly in July and August when humidity levels peak. The region's flat topography means campsites rarely require significant leveling, though periodic strong winds can affect tent camping.

What to do

Explore trail systems: The North Country Trail runs through Sheyenne National Grassland, providing hiking opportunities through rare tallgrass prairie. "We hiked 5 miles out to Mirror pond, enjoyed lunch there and did the 5 miles back. Great activity for a sunny but chilly April Sunday!" reports Christina M.

Swimming opportunities: Find relief from summer heat at designated swimming areas. At Buffalo River State Park Campground, one visitor notes, "The swimming area is wonderful! Less chlorine than you'd ever get exposed to in a public pool and picnic table access with lots of area to picnic."

Educational orchard visits: Arthur Park offers a unique community orchard with various fruits. "A very unique educational community orchard that features a whole variety of different grapes, berries, apples, and more," explains Janet R., making it ideal for family outings or educational stops.

What campers like

Small town proximity: Hendrum Community Park offers camping near small communities. "This is a small but well kept and woodsy community park near the small town of Hendrum, MN. The public boat access for the river is just a short way to the west of the park," notes Janet R.

Wide open spaces: Jorgen's Hollow Campground provides a different camping experience than forested areas. "It's a very different kind of camping than I was used to in forests back east. It's wide open here and cattle roam the land," shares Sean M., highlighting the unique Great Plains camping experience.

Well-maintained facilities: Many campers appreciate the care taken with campground upkeep. "If you want the best kept state park I have seen this is the place. Beautiful, quiet, well maintained... Not a scrap of trash the restrooms clean and well stocked. You don't have a pothole in site- heck not even a weed on the road," reports StaceeQ Q. about Buffalo River State Park.

What you should know

Train noise considerations: Some locations near Moorhead experience railway disturbances. At the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, one camper reports, "Interstate 94 runs by it and nearby trains run all night with horns blaring. There was also someone setting off fireworks in the area where I was camping."

Wildlife encounters: Camping in natural areas means animal interactions. "Heard some coyotes late at night," notes Erik C. about his stay at Sheyenne National Grassland, while Brittany adds, "We set up our tent as soon as we got into the boundaries as a thunder and lightening storm began."

Insect preparation: Ticks and mosquitoes are common in the Red River Valley. At Buffalo River State Park, Sophia P. warns, "Tons of mosquitos though make sure you have spray," while hikers at Sheyenne National Grassland report finding ticks in the tall grass areas during summer months.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Moorhead, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Moorhead, MN offers a wide range of camping options, with 52 campgrounds and RV parks near Moorhead, MN and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Moorhead, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Moorhead, MN is Buffalo River State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 43 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Moorhead, MN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Moorhead, MN.

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