Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Douglas Creek Bay Rec Area
Douglas Creek Bay Rec Area near Riverdale, ND, offers camping with access to flat plains and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Campers can explore nearby Lake Sakakawea for fishing and boating activities.
Description
The campground and recreation area is free to the public and offers 19 spacious campsites. Douglas Creek offers easy access to Lake Sakakawea just outside the city of Garrison. Campground consists of primitive campsites with picnic tables, grills, vault restrooms, boat ramps, and courtesy dock. This is a hot spot for fishing for Walleye and Pike throughout the spring and summer. Campsites are near the water with several pine trees all around for protection from the wind. In the fall this offers great pheasant and deer hunting in the area with several food plots located nearby in WMAs.
Location
Douglas Creek Bay Rec Area is located in North Dakota
Directions
Located 17-1/2 mi W on Hwy 37 (Emmett), then 5 mi S, 4 mi E on CR.
Coordinates
47.57810452 N
101.57716918 W
Detours Nearby
Mitchell Lake
1 hr 37 min away
Sweet Briar Lake Campsites
1 hr 39 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Minot
- 1 hr 36 min from Bismarck
- 4 hrs 9 min from Fargo
- 4 hrs 25 min from Grand Forks
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage- Verizon5GGood Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
