SUMMARY PRESENTED BY
Hikers on the North Country Trail along Lake Ashtabula have walk-in access to this free, primitive campsite managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers at John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake. It sits close to the water and includes a picnic table, campfire ring, and a primitive toilet stocked with toilet paper. Cell service is available. The site works best for NCT through-hikers or day-trippers looking for a no-cost overnight stop, and West Astubula Campground provides a developed alternative nearby.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBackcountry Campsite is located in North Dakota near John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake
Coordinates
47.2330003 N
97.98040067 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Backcountry Campsite needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Fargo, ND
- 1 hr 24 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 2 hrs 6 min from Bismarck, ND
- 3 hrs 6 min from Minot, ND
