Best Tent Camping near Bottineau, ND
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Best Tent Sites Near Bottineau, ND (3)
1. Pelican Sandy Recreation Area
International Peace Garden, North Dakota1 ReviewThe Pelican Sandy recreation area offers primitive camping, day use, public boat ramp, toilets, and picnic shelters.There is no reserving of campsites and all are on a first come basis.
- Pets
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
3. Buffalo Lodge Lake
Towner, North Dakota1 Review•2 Photos•1 SaveBuffalo Lodge Lake is a county park with picnic shelters, picnic tables, camping area and fishing pier. Also located at the park is a historical marker depicting the travels of early trader Francois-Antoine Larocque who passed through this area in 1805.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
Recent Tent Reviews in Bottineau
43 Reviews of 3 Bottineau Campgrounds
Tanner G.
Scout
Strawberry Lake Campgrounds
Quiet place, bring $15 cash
I love this place every quiet, lots of coyotes and animals at night lake is big only 2 places to fish (BRING WATER AND $15 cash for over night fee) the water from the taste is not filtered good for cleaning dishes
- m
macy S.ScoutDenbigh Experimental Forest Dispersed
Denbigh
Best part is it’s free, there isn’t much traffic, plenty of room. Pets allowed. Someone might be here to greet you, but probably not.
A M.
Traveler
Buffalo Lodge Lake
For a free campground & close to Minot, it was convenient
After advice from friends, we decided to test this place out since it is near Minot. We stayed Sunday through Tuesday, which was very peaceful for a small campground. I couldn't imagine this place on an actual weekend since there are no "reserved" camper spots, you can pull up and park anywhere.
I was forewarned about the toilets, there are 2 and only get dumped twice a year (beginning & end), good thing we have a camper. LOL!
I wanted to go swim but there was so much algae in the water after you wade out that I'd be afraid to get caught in them. Plus, the baby crawdads clinging to my legs made me think twice about going any deeper than my knees.
Marilyn K.
Guide
Pierce County Fair Grounds
Nice overnight stop
We were a bit earlier this year. No electric or bathrooms available yet.
Teresa T.
Legend
Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground
Packed tight
Wow, am I glad I didn't plan to stay. This park camping is packed crazy tight. The park is well maintained but you are sharing a sit with everyone basically. Great looking trails and maybe a good fall sort of place to go.
- Teresa T.Legend
Pelican Sandy Recreation Area
Private and small but nice
Very well maintained site. Rustic and quiet. I was there over memorial day weekend and there were two campers and no traffic. Definitely a vibe I like. We did one of the trails and there were more. Inexpensive.
- Teresa T.Legend
International Peace Garden
Didn't even realize one could camp there
Definitely expensive. 25 to get in and then 25 to camp but full hook ups and nice spots. Quiet with few other campers and remember to bring ID to get back into the US.
- Marilyn K.Guide
Pierce County Fair Grounds
Enjoyable site
Grassy area. Electric available. Water spigot available. Bathrooms were open and clean, includes a shower. Quite. No harsh lighting.
- PPam H.Traveler
Neameyer Field Campground
In town Campgroup
Well it’s some RV sites in town by the football/baseball field. Mostly occupied by construction crews in the summer. Not a destination campground and best for construction crews and visiting family/friends in town with an RV. No shower or bathroom - a port a potty only
- PPam H.Traveler
Lion Park at Lake Upsilon
Not many sites
First come first serve and the major weekends it will be full. It’s just a simple spot to camp on the small Lake Upsilon. Not a lot of activities as the lake is mostly congested with cottage owners and it’s a small lake that is busy on weekends with boat activity. Small beach area and think only really used by a few locals or family of the cottage owners visiting. Would not be a destination camping location.
Reese W.Guide
Granville City Park
Best case scenario for a free camping spot
Great spot to stop and sleep for the night. Only open bathroom is a port-o-potty, however, they are well maintained. There are water spigots around outside, and multiple RV electric hook ups ($20 a day).
Chris L.GuideMinot AFB FamCamp
Very Cheap
Extremely affordable sites, with water and electric. Dump available. Only 6 sites total. Sites are concrete pads, but far from level. Site 1’s water is not working, so we had to piggyback off or site 2 with our own splitter.
The park is relatively quite, but is used some early mornings for Unit PT and during the day for other unit and small group activities.
- Anna R.Traveler
Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground
Maybe avoid Memorial Day weekend?
Camped here for Memorial Day weekend. It's a beautiful park and lots of families seem to enjoy it. This was a very busy weekend to camp here, and the campsites are all pretty close together without much in the way of barriers between campsites, particularly in the South and North Hill areas. We didn't realize this, and we ended up being in the middle of a bunch of people who like to play music and hang out with friends and family. If that's the vibe you're going for, this is the place for you. If you are looking for something more peaceful, I'd suggest finding somewhere else to camp.
sherry P.TravelerMinot AFB FamCamp
B-52 camping
Campground is nice with pads, electric and water hookups. The campground is close to the park. No showers, but I recommend going to the base gym. Close to the BX and Commissary. Very quite area.
- sherry P.Traveler
Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground
Great campground
The backup campsites are tight. But once setup it feels very private. The bathroom are decent. Great swimming lake.
- Ariel R.Traveler
Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground
Amazing campground!
We LOVE camping here! The North Hill campground is small, quiet, and perfect proximity to the water. Site 103 has good trees for 1 hammock. Toilet facilities are nice and clean. There is a great playground, and a great dog area! Our only complaint is the mosquitos, which are pretty unavoidable. Bring a great bug spray and your kayak and you’ll be set for an amazing camping trip!
Erica S.Guide
Twisted Oaks Equestrian Campground
Great for horses
Located across from Mystical Horizons. Spots are $10 plus $5 per horse. Individual corrals for horses plus hay and water provided. Spots are okay next to trees but not really shaded. 16 miles of trails one which goes to Strawberry Lake Campground. AMAZING trails. Non-potable water, toilets and campfire rings. Little to no cell reception (We had 1 bar). Only 1 other camper with us during the weekend. Very quiet. No reservations.
- Erica S.Guide
Strawberry Lake Campgrounds
Quiet spot
Great little hideout next to hubbub of Lake Metigoshie. Spots are fairly small but a few can fit a larger tent or camper. Small but clean beach area, pump water, fairly clean toilet, tables, firewood, and garbage can. Nice lake to kayak, canoe paddle or fish without worrying about motor boats/noise. Over 16 miles of trails with maps provided on site.
Mayra V.GuideInternational Peace Garden
IPG Campground
This is a very nice place with clean bathrooms. The spaces are a good size, some with water and power.
carrie H.GuideInternational Peace Garden
Perfect!
Loved this campground so much! Each site has a concrete pad (some tent sites have wooden platforms) so leveling is super easy! Mature aspen and oak trees make up the majority of the grounds and this makes each site feel super isolated and private. Bathrooms are a little old, but the water was warm and had good pressure, so they were ok in my books. Signage isn’t super clear when coming into the park to find the campgrounds: it’s verrrrry far away and will make you question if you took the right road or not. The Gardens themselves are so beautiful to explore and there are lots of picnic areas that are super pretty! The gift shop is wonderful and has a great mix of Canadian and local North Dakotan products and goodies. Can’t wait to go back and rent a kayak and really explore more!
Chelsea R.GuideLake Metigoshe State Park Campground
Great Family-Oriented Spot
Stayed at Washegum campground overnight and although the camping spots were very close together there's a lot of vegetation and trees separating the lots. Beautiful playground right behind us, and an amphitheater as well. There's multiple hiking trails, a dog park, swimming area, and picnic areas as well! Very kid and dog friendly, we will definitely be visiting again.
ronald M.ScoutLake Metigoshe State Park Campground
Great campground
Lake metigoshe is a great campground I've been here five or six times never had any problems park rangers are very friendly only downside not a good lake to fish
- Elizabeth S.Scout
International Peace Garden
Seclusion at it's finest!
My husband and I have stayed at this campground twice now and both visits were amazing! We like to choose sites surrounded by trees and this place does not disappoint. Plus, the raised tent platforms are a huge benefit! The sites are huge, the bathrooms are clean, there is a ton of firewood available, and it is not crowded. If you are in the area, this is a must visit!!!
GoWhereYouAreDraw N.LegendAntler Memorial Park
Okay campground
Decent campground with horse ring, stables, electric hookups, pavilions, 25ish campsites. Several very large 5th wheels, a couple of normal-sized pull behind campers, and of course tents. Not crowded at all, maybe around 25ish campers.
Had 1 bar with Verizon -- could send texts but calls drop after a couple of seconds. Dump station and restrooms here. No showers.
- GGabriel S.Scout
Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground
Nice area, not great campsites.
The area is very pretty. Not bad lake views. A lot of the campsites are very close together, so we ended up getting another site at this park.
- Peyton L.Traveler
Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground
Fun trails!
Spent a day and a half walking every trail available in the park. All of them were well marked and well maintained. The terrain in easygoing with great views of all the little lakes and occasionally some wildlife. It was a great trip and am glad I went in September when all the leaves are changing colors!
- BrittanyGuide
Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground
Need to return!
We got there at dark, staff was super helpful with the park pass and buying wood. We camped in the North Star primitive sites, water spigot available, vault toilet not to far. We really enjoyed riding bikes on all the trails, only one we didnt get to ride was the Deer loop. Looking forward to returning to do some canoeing/kayaking , looks like there's a good loop set up with portages.
Guide to Bottineau
Tent camping near Bottineau, North Dakota, offers a serene escape into nature with a variety of well-reviewed sites perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for trails, tranquility, or unique amenities, there's something for everyone.
Tent campers should check out Twisted Oaks Equestrian Campground
- This campground provides individual corrals for horses, along with hay and water, making it ideal for equestrian campers. It features 16 miles of amazing trails, including one that leads to Strawberry Lake Campground.
Some prices for tent camping range from $10 to $15
- At Pelican Sandy Recreation Area, camping is affordable, with spots available for just $10. The site is well-maintained and offers a rustic, quiet atmosphere, perfect for those looking to unwind.
Enjoy local activities like hiking and fishing
- Buffalo Lodge Lake is conveniently located near Minot and offers a peaceful environment for fishing and hiking. While the water may have some algae, the area provides a unique opportunity to connect with nature.
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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Bottineau, ND?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Bottineau, ND is Pelican Sandy Recreation Area with a 5-star rating from 1 review.
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