Jamestown ND Dam

Dispersed camping along the Jamestown Dam provides an undeveloped option for RV and tent campers willing to forgo hookups. The area sits on Corps of Engineers land where campers can set up along the shoreline of the James River reservoir. Sites lack designated boundaries, so spacing depends on current occupancy and camper courtesy.

Access requires navigating gravel roads that can become challenging during wet conditions. The Parkhurst Campground lies just over a mile northwest for those needing developed facilities. Campers should bring all supplies since no amenities exist on-site.

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Map & DirectionsJamestown ND Dam is located in North Dakota near Jamestown

Detail location of campground
Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

46.960095900000006 N
98.75305769999999 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2026

Quick stop

Stayed here overnight, easy access for our 25 ft trailer. Quiet, picnic tables, fire rings. A people fishing in the lake. 4 stars only because toilet provided but doesn’t seem maintained. Bring bug spray!

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Jamestown ND Dam by Melissa B., August 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Jamestown ND Dam by Melissa B., August 10, 2026
Reviewed Jul. 31, 2026

Free camp

There was a road down to the lake but it was raining and the road look muddy so I parked at the trailhead. There are two trail heads. One has a picnic table. The office has a restroom and the entrance was not locked at night. Very quiet. It’s a few miles off the freeway and you have to want to get there. I liked it.

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Month of VisitJuly