Faust Park
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2021

Primitive camping at Faust Park, Barnes County, N.D.

This park is maintained and managed by the Barnes County Wildlife Club and North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Camping is free and allowed for a maximum of 10 consecutive days. There is plenty of open lawn within this park area which can definitely fit multiple tents and the parking lot/gravel driveway can accommodate travel trailers/RVs/Vans.

It is a well-maintained, simple, camping area offering a picnic table, fire ring/pit, built-in charcoal grill, waste receptacles and a vault toilet. (As of early October the county was able to erect a picnic shelter) There is also some informative signage covering the local history, and that of the the river and land. (Not as far back in time as it should though.)

The Sheyenne River runs along one side of this camp area - There is a kayak/canoe in/out access area here and access points for fishing along with a bridge. If you are filtering H20 yourself, you have access to flowing river water for drinking!

Quite isolated and quiet here, people may periodically stop by to fish, drop in a kayak, run their dogs or stretch their legs. Overall it’s a secluded and peaceful area. There are train tracks that run along the river in close proximity; they usually don't "toot" more than a time or two as they pass the crossing. I can't say how many in a night. 

There are plenty of areas to enjoy the sun, but also large, mature trees for plenty of shade as well. Pretty decent area to have access to camp at for FREE that feels like you're "beyond getting what you paid for!"

- Faust Park is also about 4 miles SW from the Mel Rieman Rec Area/Campgrounds (COE) which has a swimming area, playground, showers & bathroom facilities, drinking water, garbages, grills, and a bar/small grill/ice cream shop & water sports rentals on site. This is all very seasonal of course.

-Faust Park is located along a maintained gravel road, less than a ½ mile off of the River Road and about 6 miles outside of Valley City. There is a farmstead on the other side of the river/wooded area, otherwise no other nearby neighbors. It is also 6 or so miles up off of I-94 if folks approach it from that direction.

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  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Faust Park by Jo Outdoors , June 14, 2021