Best Tent Camping near Cannon Ball, ND

Recent Tent Reviews in Cannon Ball

103 Reviews of 8 Cannon Ball Campgrounds

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  Lisa M.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 7, 2024

  West Pollock Recreation Area

  Right on the Missouri River/Lake Oahe

  We spent one night here and paid about $28 as there was a nonresident camping fee. You can have your choice between campsites that are in the sunshine or campsites that are in the trees. About half the sites were very nicely spaced apart. Lake looks like it would be great for going out on a boat and fishing. Nice looking playground as well. They did have a dump station as well as potable water, but not at the sites.

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  Eric A.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 30, 2024

  Sweet Briar Lake

  Good for free

  Just off I94 this location has multiple campsites, picnic tables, fire pits, a few pit toilets and picnic tables all along a lake. Depending on the wind direction you will hear highway noise, but it appears to be well maintained and not busy during the weekday. Great one night spot for thru travelers

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  Ioan P.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  General Sibley Park

  Good spot !

  This is managed by the county and has a lot of privacy. Has only electrical hookahs bat has a dump station.

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  Lucy P.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 12, 2024

  Beaver Creek

  Nice little campground

  Gets kinda loud on the weekend but still lots of open spots. Affordable with hookups, decent showers. Grass is well taken care of and the lake is pretty.

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  Tim

  Guide

  

  Aug. 12, 2024

  Sweet Briar Lake

  Good but traffic noise

  Loved how spaced the sites are. There are not many bathrooms (pit toilets). Has a small swing set by the boat lunch. The sites are grass or dirt. Has places to put trash. You can heat the interstate traffic all night. To me it was just noise and had no problems falling asleep. I will be back. With the lake and the wildlife it was just relaxing.

  AT&T and Verizon have good coverage.

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  c G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 19, 2024

  Raleigh Reservoir

  Free campground with electricity

  This is actually a campground with vault toilets, picnic tables, and trash receptacles. There is a beautiful lake. ( no swimming).

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  Jeremiah S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 8, 2024

  Beaver Lake State Park Campground

  Very Quiet

  The park is well maintained and the bathhouse was clean with great showers.

  Our campsite was a pull through and fairly level. Not much level yard space but nice spacing. Very quiet campground.

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  Bibs O.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 2, 2024

  West Pollock Recreation Area

  Pleasant overnight

  The grounds here are extremely well manicured. Flush bathrooms were clean and fresh, smelling. Pit toilets were clean. Picnic tables are in near new condition. Back in sites are fairly level. It rained while we were there, and the sites drained quickly. Views of the Missouri River (Lake Powell) extraordinary. Power as you would expect, 50, 30, 15 amp service. EMS showed no faults in electrical connections. $20.00 a night. Potable water at shower house and dump station.

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  Teresa T.

  Legend

  

  May. 5, 2024

  Beaver Lake State Park Campground

  Very well maintained park

  Beaver Lake also known as Red Lake is an older North Dakota State Park and it's very well done. The bathrooms are closed so I can't see in and all of the modern camping is on the same loop but there's also group camping and tent camping and cabins. They're genuinely is a lot of trails to hike and well they may seem uninteresting from a distance because they're North Dakota prairie We saw everything from prairie chickens to turkeys to deer on our walk. The lake is bigger than you think doesn't seem to have a whole lot of use We came on a Saturday we're probably going to stay and work for a week and have only seen a handful of people come in the meantime. I needed to use my Tesla Rome network I don't have good enough cell reception to work from here so keep that in mind if you're a traveler who's working.

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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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  Rob R.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 26, 2024

  West Pollock Recreation Area

  A Quiet Campground

  First off, the directions are correct but the marker on the map is wrong This nice little campground is located at 45°52'54.9"N 100°20'13.6"W.

  I have only camped here in the months of October, November and sometimes December. The campground may or may not be accessible in the winter months due to snow. I camp here in the fall while the hunting season is in full swing and besides my camp and my brothers camp, we are the only campers in the park. There are showers and toilets in the park but the water is usually shut off by the time we arrive which is usually about the 3rd weekend of October. This park is located on Lake Oahe which is a part of the Missouri River and is a popular place for fisherman. A steakhouse and bar is just but a quarter mile away and the town of Pollock is about 3 miles away where you can get limited groceries and supplies. Like my title says, it is a quiet campground in the fall. I have been there a few times in the summer months and can say that there were very few campers in the park then and most likely a quiet park in the summer months as well, especially if you avoid holidays. Nothing bad to say about the park, it is pretty, there are some sites along the river (water may or may not be close, depends on level of reservoir) and many sites protected by tree lines.

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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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  Brad J.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 5, 2023

  Sweet Briar Lake

  Beautiful and quiet

  Gorgeous lake/reservoir, fish were jumping all night. Drove in with our 34' bus and had no issue finding a nice level spot with a fire ring and picnic table. Good seperation between spots. Even though it's close to the highway which is handy there was very little traffic noise.

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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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  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.

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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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  leanne G.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 11, 2023

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Absolutely peaceful

  This park is beautiful. The restrooms are clean and the showers are very nice as well. Lush green grass and friendly rangers

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  Scott B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2023

  Hillcrest Acres Campground

  Great spot to stop

  We stopped here for a night while camping across the US with our 2 dogs, and young toddler. Very friendly staff. You have to get a fire pit and fire wood from the check in office but that was no big deal. They have a small playground and a basketball hoop with a tote of different types of balls to play with which was great for keeping the toddler out of the way while setting up camp. Showers/ bathrooms are small but the shower stall is narrow but long so there was plants of room just a tad awkward. We were so thankful for the shower as we had days of sunscreen and bug spray to wash off us.

  Town is only a few minutes down the road and you can not ahead the highway from there.

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 9, 2023

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Love this campground!!!

  We came in on a Saturday and it was packed...spots a little close together for my liking, but it was quiet overall. Lots of family enjoying family time with their kids. Once Sunday afternoon hit, everyone cleared out getting ready for the workweek.

  The park staff was super friendly, bathrooms were the cleanest I have seen. I uploaded pictures. I had an awesome shower. Trail access from the campsites and of course the history!!

  We walked the on a slant village, the forts overlooking the Missouri river and of course General Custer's house and the barracks. Such a neat parks with lots to do!

  Mosquitos were bad when we were here surprisingly. I was getting bit every second, so I got a gazebo shelter so we could enjoy the outdoors without getting bit to death. Had a fire our final night which also helped.

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  Brian R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 2, 2023

  Hillcrest Acres Campground

  Clean, convenient, and well staffed.

  Needed a place to crash on the way back east. Phoned about 100 miles away and had a reservation in minutes.

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  Greg B.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 9, 2023

  Hazelton Area - Lake Oahe

  Awesome COE park

  Nice park, stayed in electric site for 2 nights, clean, water available, no dump station, vault toilets.

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  Paul B.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 5, 2023

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Enjoyed the History

  Great state park that is well maintained. Had an electric and water site. Bathhouse was clean with nice showers. Fishing, biking/hiking, and visiting the historic sites are things to do here. I did have to change sites because the pedestal on site 1 was too close to the road.

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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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  Tom M.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 17, 2022

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Stay prior to Dickinson ND

  Simple to find and easy to get in & out Along the rivers. Beautiful drive down into river valley!

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  MickandKarla W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 13, 2022

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Interesting State Park

  This state park and the corresponding campground(CG) were easy to find off I 94 and then through Mandan. You check in at the gate where along with your camping fees, you still have to purchase an ND state-park vehicle pass for$7 a day or$35 a year. We then proceeded to back-in site 71 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP). The back-in was easy and the site was plenty long enough for our 39’ 5th wheel and F450. We received an electrical error from our Watch Dog surge protector and went back to the gate and reported the issue. A ranger showed up about 5 minutes later and swapped the 50 AMP breaker so all was good. We shared a water post with our neighbor and had great water pressure of 60+ so used a reducer. We got quite a few OTA channels and could have used our satellite. We also got 2 bars each on Verizon and T-Mobile. Site 71 had a nice-sized front yard. The rangers regularly patrol the CG and there’s firewood plus ice for sale near the camp host site. There are plenty of trails to explore either by walking or biking. In addition, the state park has a lot of Custer-era calvary history. Be sure to check out the park’s visitor center then visit the Slant Indian Village that’s adjacent to the visitor center. Be careful when selecting a pull-through site, as most, if not all of them, are actually set up as two sites. So, if you were to arrive after your neighbor, you will actually be backing into your site. We enjoyed our 3-day stay and would not hesitate to come back.

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  Sharon

  Guide

  

  Sep. 27, 2022

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Great riverfront site

  Site 101 has a great view of the river.

  The Mandan village was interesting and the hike around the park had nice views.

  Bathrooms and showers were fine.

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  Katie W.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 5, 2022

  Sweet Briar Lake

  Quiet, convenient and beautiful

  This campground had plenty of availability, even for our class C+toad (total length 44 ft). The put toilets were well kept, dumpsters were emptied regularly and the shelters were a welcome respite on windy days.