Tent Camping Near Bismarck, ND

Recent Tent Reviews near Bismarck, North Dakota

116 Reviews of 8 Bismarck Campgrounds

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  Sydney

  Scout

  

  Aug. 29, 2023

  General Sibley Park

  A nice dependable campsite for a stopping point

  Stayed here as an overnight stop and it was perfect for what I needed! The tent camping loop is a road through a large field with some picnic tables and trees. You can pull off and pitch your tent anywhere you like. The grass was very plush and I slept very well.

  For a tent site, it was $12 cash in the drop box because I got there after hours (not sure if they accept card during office hours).

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  Kelly

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2021

  General Sibley Park

  Good car camping

  Great spot for stopping on a long drive. Plenty of car/tent camping spots that don’t need or take reservations. Just pull into a grassy area by a firepit and picnic table and you’re good to go!

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  Alexis C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 20, 2018

  Bismarck KOA

  fine for an overnight stop

  stayed here while traveling across ND. the tent sites were really big and the campground and bathrooms were clean. not much privacy between sites though.

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  Jill B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 5, 2021

  General Sibley Park

  Great spot !

  This is a great spot! They always have tent sites available (no electric) for $12. This was our last night of a very long trip, and were very pleased to find a spot on Labor Day weekend. Clean showers and bathrooms also!

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  Brandi M.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 15, 2019

  Cross Ranch State Park Campground

  Beautiful N.D campground

  First visit here, nice campground and layout. Park staff was very nice and friendly. Beautiful views of Missouri River. We stayed in the TeePee this visit but plan on coming back for tent camping. Only complaints were the long haul from the parking area, the vaulted toilets smelt very bad but could of been from the heat! (Vaulted toilet, no sink) And the bugs!!! Tons of flying ants and ticks everywhere, but we managed!

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  Lisa C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 5, 2022

  A Prairie Breeze RV Park

  Peaceful, easily accessible, clean place for our overnight stay

  We are on a two month long cross country road trip this summer, towing a 30ft travel trailer. We needed a place with full hook-ups as we'd been boondocking for several days and this place was perfect. Reservations were taken care of with one call, but none are needed as they also offer 24 hour first-come, first-serve spots, too. There are tent camping, no-hookup and just electric/water hookup options also available and all sites are pull through. This is a simple place but right off I-94 and very easy to access.

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  Gregory

  Guide

  

  May. 13, 2023

  Beaver Creek

  Lovely waterfront campground

  Stayed 3 days, due to not wanting to drive in the storm the last day. First 2 days were lovely and just the right amount of shade from the trees. Only 2 vault toilets, 1 in each of the RV and Tent areas. Could have done with a regular clean, but there were only 2 sites taken when we stayed. An extra 2 toilets and shower block by the boat ramp. Also a playground. (Note: Drinking water and showers are seasonal, so check the website if you need these to be operational) Each of the RV sites had their own grill and picnic table. Looked like the tent sites may share these facilities. Lots of locals visit to fish, and seemed to be quite lucky as well with Catfish and Walleye. Lovely place to visit for a few days. Also note, if you have an annual parks pass, you may get up to a 50% discount when booking.

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 17, 2018

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Find Your Trail! in search of Lewis and Clark

  This is a nice park that is worth an overnight to learn about expedition history, native Mandan culture, and more. The park is a stop of. the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail , which was the draw for us. The park has a nice campground, with RV sites set back jn the trees and large tent sites right in the Missouri River! There are also camper cabins to rent. The park has a nice visitor center with terrific displays, moany aboutLewis and Clark, also a reconstructed Mandan encampment, plus the home and barracks of Custer and his cavalry. Running through the park is a cool trolley that takes you to historic points within the park, then on into the town of Mandan 6 miles away. The campgrounds have nice bath houses, plus a playground for kids and naturalist programs with an enthusiastic staff. Nice experience!

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  Cullen C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 2, 2024

  Primitive Campground

  Great place for a weekend getaway

  Stayed one night in one of the numerous walk-in primitive sites. I reserved the site online, and received great help and flexibility from the park rangers when I needed to change the reservation date due to poor weather. There are multiple drive-in tent sites along the road to the walk-in sites. There were a few people camped in the drive in sites, but we had the walk-in section all to ourselves. The camp hosts provided wagons in the parking area for easy transport of camping supplies. I highly recommend staying in a site along the river for a great water view right from your site. The tall cottonwood trees provide great seclusion, and we didn’t hear anyone all night. There is a pit toilet next to the parking area, but we opted to drive to the ranger station/help desk for running sinks and toilets. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Highly recommend staying here!

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  Art S.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 21, 2018

  Hillcrest Acres Campground

  An RV Park with a perfect tent spot and the coolest owner

  We’re putting in long miles on our way home and start looking for a place to stay. Nobody has reviewed this campground on The Dyrt. A Google search shows some mixed comments. Then we read a recent one that says there is a new owner and it’s a great place. We’re tired and this sounds promising so we stopped by. 

  The owner, Tobias, drove up as we did. He hurried over and invited us in to the office. He’s a carpenter so we got to talking about my teardrop camper. He suggested we camp in one of the tent sites. It’s fully shaded and near a field for the dog to play in. He walked all the way to the site just to show us how to back our teardrop in to the tent spot - it fit perfectly! There is a light pole with a bug zapper on it. He showed us the switch and pointed out the bathhouse. Two showers and a separate place to wash dishes. Our neighbor walked over to talk and said he is staying all summer. If we had more time we would take advantage of being so close to Bismarck. 

  The RV spots seem close together and most didn’t have much shade. People staying in them enjoy them. There was a group that got together to hang out - they kept at it all day. Tobias was telling me how many campers are repeat customers. Some are retirees and others are in the trades and others just like it here. That speaks highly of the positive vibe I felt before I even set up camp. There are a variety of sites depending on what you are looking for. Take the time to find your perfect site. Tobias said they are working to fix things up so this place should get better and better. He even asked for suggestions on things I’ve seen that make a campground better. I’m impressed by his drive to make this a welcoming place. 

  This campground demonstrates that the quality as well as the feel of a place can change. This is a great place to stop on your journey or perhaps for a longer visit.

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  Karen Z.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 13, 2018

  General Sibley Park

  Hidden Gem

  Nice tent area and plenty of camper pads. Day use areas available with shelters and playgrounds. Disc golf course. Vault toilets. Close to Bismarck and all it has to offer.

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  Karen Z.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 13, 2018

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Wonderful campground

  Clean Campground. Tent area and multiple camper pads. Vault toilets available. Ranger programs available. Right in the heart of Ft. Abraham Lincoln. Lots to do--visit the Block houses, Gen. Custer's home, commissary, etc. Close to Mandan and Bismarck (State Capitol)

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  Daniel

  Scout

  

  May. 19, 2021

  General Sibley Park

  Great stop between MT and WI

  A little south of Bismarck, this relaxed, beautiful campground is part of a larger park and has large shade trees and well spaced sites. Non-electric sites are only $12! Great spot! We stayed in the tent area with a teardrop trailer.

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  Tucker B.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 12, 2021

  General Sibley Park

  Convenient for Exploring Bismarck

  This affordable park was just south of Bismarck, had good cell service, and was also a short walk to the Missouri River.

  There was a playground, disc golf course, boat launch, and other amenities in the park.

  Open tent area only had four other campers there during my stay!

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  Brian C.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 28, 2019

  General Sibley Park

  Cheap, Sprawling Campground Outside Bismark

  Sprawling, well-appointed campground on the outskirts of Bismarck, run by the park and rec district. Lightly forested with large campsites for tents and RVs. The park has showers, bathrooms, an amphitheater, disc golf, a playground, and a group area. It is very popular with locals. It is also incredibly cheap and was an easy stop-over campground.

  We visited the Natural History Museum at the capitol which was free and nearby, and had lots of fun dinosaur bones and displays.

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  Stephen C.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 12, 2024

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

  Planning a hike to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in North Dakota motivated me to learn more about the diverse landscapes and natural wonders of the U.S. national parks. It is remarkable to see the diversity of environments protected in these parks, from rugged mountains to vast deserts and dense forests. As I prepare for my outdoor adventure at Fort Abraham Lincoln, I am inspired to consider future trips to explore the beauty and biodiversity preserved in the US National Park system, which I learned more about by reading https://www.agmglobalvision.com/u-s-national-parks. Each visit promises an unforgettable experience of immersing yourself in the splendor of nature.

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  PJ F.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 21, 2022

  Sweet Briar Lake

  Uh-amazing

  Like others before me said - how is this free!? We’re traveling thru North Dakota to Montana & just needed a place to rest overnight. The very few campgrounds around were all full & it was looking like we were staying at Walmart. But thanks to this nifty app, we were introduced to this very nifty spot! It’s right off the 94. Is there a little highway noise, yes. Did it bother us? Nope. We were in a huge spot right on a lake ! The view was so peaceful & it was otherwise super quiet. In fact , there are several spots all around the lake & hardly anyone at all. This place is actually better than some campgrounds we’ve paid too much for . No hook ups , of course , but that’s what a generator is for ! So glad places like this exist.

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  Josh D.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 2, 2019

  General Sibley Park

  Close but far enough out

  This campground is super close to Bismarck but far enough south of town to feel like you are in the middle of the woods. The sites are all spacious and all have small to large areas of grass. The pads are level. Very nicely kept campground

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  MickandKarla W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 15, 2023

  Bismarck KOA

  One of the Nicer KOAs

  This review is from an overnight versus destination point of view. However, this could easily be a destination park if you want to stay in the area and check out Bismarck. The campground (CG) is about a mile off I-94 and easy to find. Check-in was quick and easy, and we proceeded to pull through site 11 right past the check-in office, store, showers, and laundry facility. The gravel site was pretty level, with utilities placed mid-pad. As our next stop was dry camping, I asked for propane, which they gladly picked up our tanks, had them filled, and returned to our site. There’s no cable TV, but we did receive OTA channels, plus we had a good shot to the north sky for our Starlink. There are a lot of mature trees here, so that satellite could be iffy depending on the site. WiFi speed wasn’t very good, but we didn’t need to use it. We got 4 bars on Verizon. The water pressure was good. They have a nice fenced dog area. This is one of the nicer KOAs we’ve stayed in, with a very nice tent area. We enjoyed our overnight stay.

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  Amanda S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 24, 2019

  Hillcrest Acres Campground

  Lovely

  We are traveling cross country, and needed a place to stop in Bismarck, there was only on review on this app so far, but it was a good one, so we went ahead and called. The woman I spoke to was kind and professional, and even texted directions to my phone, and told us to pull on in and get set up before checking in. We got here and she was there to greet us and showed me around. Got all registered and she reminded me that if we needed anything to just let her know. The campground is very full, but quiet and a nice place.

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  Mev W.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 13, 2023

  A Prairie Breeze RV Park

  Great for an overnight or two

  The campground isn't a resort, but it's well-kept and the FHU site worked for me. The sites are laid out so the poles are shared in the middle, which makes for a bit of a tight fit for big rigs. No one on either side during our stay (with no slide outs), so had plenty of room. It's about 15 minutes to Bismarck, so a good place for restocking. Nothing at the exit -- you have to go 10 minutes or so down the highway for gas and groceries. Laundry was small, but just $1.25/$1.00 for wash and dry. Self-checkin with cash or check, which was fine. I think the trailer at the end on one corner is the host, but I never needed him, so I didn't ask. My only complaint--  #21 was underwater after an overnight rain. A pond of about 2-3 inches of water completely surrounded my rig. I looked around and I seemed to be the only one with that much water. Luckily I had seen the forecast and had hitched up the night before. But that's something the owners need to address.

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  Mary S.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 8, 2018

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Beautiful park - fantastic place to explore with children

  What a great park for families! That was my first thought. It just looks like a great place for kids to play. There's a playground, wide open spaces, easy trails, a river, and remnants of the fort and an Indian village. There's a paved bike path that you can take from the campground all the way to Bismarck (10+ miles). Or you can ride over to the cavalry and infantry areas of the fort and to the Indian village.

  There is a separate $7/day entrance fee in addition to the camping fee. We chose a primitive site (no water, no electric) because those sites are along the river, and the fee was $17. Sites with electricity and water are $25. There are also a couple tipis for $35 and two cabins for $60. There is a clean shower facility plus other restrooms. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, and there's a dump station. We have camped at so many Forest Service sites that all these amenities make it feel like glamping!

  My only complaint is that there is no path from the primitive sites to a restroom other than the road. It would have been nice if there were a few paths between sites. No one wants to take a long route to a restroom in the middle of the night. And cutting through an occupied site is poor camping etiquette.

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  Corinna B.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2017

  General Sibley Park

  Basic Campground Near Bismarck

  We were passing through on our way between Minnesota and Glacier and needed a place to stay. Pulled in at 8pm in the summer and there were lots of places open. The tent side ($12/night) is one large green grassy area with tables here and there with nice tall trees. There's a gross pit toilet on the tent side, or if you walk on a pathway just a little bit you'll make it to the nicer bathroom on the RV side that has showers and flush toilets. Nice playground. Lots of bees.

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  Dylan T.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 31, 2020

  Kimball Bottom

  Beautiful Riverfront

  Stayed for free, but I really dont think it was supposed to be based on the county website... oops lol but the sheriff that passed by my tent paid us no mind. The sounds of the river were great, but ruined by the sounds of the vehicles going further south to the fishing and boat docks. About 1am is when the vehicles going by stopped until about 7am so that wasn't too fun. I would stay here again, but not in the middle of summer in a tent. It didn't get cold enough to sleep until 2am

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  Karen Z.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 13, 2018

  Cross Ranch State Park Campground

  Wonderful Park

  Great camping facilites. Tent and camper sites. Yurts available and cabins available. Great hiking area, playground, ranger presentations.

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  Von B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 1, 2019

  Wing Lake Mitchell

  Milky Way

  They have 9 tent spots and it’s 360 view from the mountain. Priceless and can see the Milky Way. Fav site

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  Benjamin M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 21, 2023

  Kimball Bottom

  Kimball bottom

  I found this yesterday. I’ll check it out fishing spots. It says you can stay for up to 14 days in a row each month for free. They have a large parking lot for RVs as well as grass camp spots for tents.