Jorgen's Hollow Campground, near Leonard, North Dakota, is a solid choice for those looking to escape into nature without the fuss of a crowded site. With a mix of tent and RV spots, it offers a laid-back atmosphere where you can kick back and enjoy the great outdoors.

The campground features clean vault toilets and a hand pump for drinking water, making it convenient for your camping needs. Many visitors have praised the privacy of the sites, with trees and bushes providing a natural barrier between campers. One happy camper noted, “Nice and relatively private spots with lots of hiking nearby.” 

For those who love to hike, you’re in luck! The North Country Trail runs right through the campground, offering easy access to scenic trails that wind through the Sheyenne Grasslands. Campers have enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, with one reviewer mentioning the soothing sounds of trees rustling in the breeze.

If you’re looking for a quiet getaway, this campground is just about 50 miles from Fargo, making it an easy drive for a quick escape. With its clean facilities and friendly vibe, Jorgen's Hollow is a great spot to unwind and soak in the beauty of North Dakota's landscape.

Jorgen’s Hollow Campground is located forty miles southwest of Fargo, North Dakota. Click here for a map of the Jorgen’s Hollow Campground and Trails. Jorgen’s Hollow Campground has 14 primitive campsites nestled within the oak savanna. Seven of those sites allow campers to have horses and seven sites are designated for campers without horses. Each campsite has a graveled pad, with a picnic table and fire ring. Campsites are open to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis. Potable water and vaulted toilets are available. While at the campground, you can enjoy the area by hiking the Oak Leafor North Country National Scenic Trail, viewing wildlife, birding, identifying wildflowers, and many other activities. Trailheads are located in the campground. Directions from ND Highway 18: Turn west onto County Road 4, travel three miles and turn north on County Road 23. Travel north on County Road 23 for two and three quarter’s mile until you reach the campground on the east side of the road. Directions from ND Highway 27: Turn north onto County Road 4 and travel three miles, then turn east and travel one mile to County Road 23. Travel north on County Road 23 for two and three quarter’s mile until you reach the campground on the east side of the road.

Jorgen's Hollow Campground

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The Best Camping Near Leonard, North Dakota

.Built 3 years ago, Jorgen’s Hollow is a new campground that is in the Sheyenne Grasslands. Half the sites are for people with horses and half are for those without. During my 2 night stay, most sites were empty. If it fills up, there is a campground just down the roads a piece. 

Sites are very different. Choose one in the shade or sun. Some have more space than others. There is a central hand pump for water. Vault restrooms are at each end. The North Country Trail goes right through camp. Hike (or ride your horse) it into the grasslands or the other way to join more trails. 

There is no fee to camp here until the fall of 2018\. We couldn’t pass up 2 free nights in a quiet and remote setting. Getting up early and out onto the trail in the cool morning let us relax as the day warmed up. A midnight walk let all the stars strut their stuff.

Thrre are horses and riders who camp here so be aware they added some noises to keep my dog interested. You might consider bringing your own water - the water from the pump has particulates in it. This is also a “pack it in, pack it out place” for now. Bring your trash out with you.

This place is a beautiful find!

A remote camp with trails right there

Nice clean campground and hiking trails are taken care of. The sunsets are beautiful

Nice little little campground

Lots of campsites here and not many of them being used this Memorial Day weekend (thank you, COVID-19). 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. Horses are also welcome here, so there are some horse noises that may be startling if not expected (clanking metal, etc). Great stargazing. Clean water and vault toilets. Great access to the NCT. Great signage. Well kept. I enjoyed my stay here.

Campground Perfect for an NCT Section Hike

Camped one night in late August 2020. Paid$10. Clean, quiet campground with picnic table&amp; iron fire ring/grill at each site. Partial shade. Friendly campers. Hand pump well water. Easy trail, but didn’t see much wildlife. Lots of flies. I would stay here again. See my video review on YouTube. Riding with Stymie

Clean, quiet, inexpensive 

National forest campground. First come first served only with no attendant. There’s on manual pump well and two vault toilets. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and most had nice level places to park. 3 miles of gravel road to the campground but the road was smooth and in good condition.

Quiet and scenic

Not sure what it’s like on weekends, but arrived on a Tuesday in August; I was the second camper to arrive. First come, first serve. Very minimalist and lovely. Potable water is available, and hiking trails are nearby. Like I said in the title, all quiet, and wonderful looking over the tall grass prairie. Abundant flowers and butterflies. Even a couple prairie chickens. What a wonderful night. Not the greatest campground ever, but in my book, really a 4.5 rather than a 4 star

All quiet, on the tall grass prairie 

Decent primitive campground in the Sheyenne grasslands.  Decent vault toilets and water pump. NCT access there. Lots of woodpeckers to see and coyotes calling at dusk. Sheyenne river nearby. 

Grasslands camping 

Arrived after dark picked a site and in the morning was happily surprised to find it had some trees surrounding it. In the evening the best part was listening to the trees in the breeze. it's pretty well dispersed camping with bushes for the most part separating the sites. the toilets are clean. There's a nice four Mile easy trail that comes out of the campsite area. I visited on weekday they're only five campers when I showed up and by the time I left there were zero campers. 

Relaxing 

Only 50 miles from Fargo. Place all to myself on a Sunday night. Clean nice toilets and nice camping spots. 

Quick getaway 

Nice and relatively private spots with lots of hiking nearby. Definitely headed back again


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