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97 Reviews of 8 Cannon Ball Campgrounds


  • Lisa M.
    Camper-submitted photo from West Pollock Recreation Area
    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.

  • Ioan P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from General Sibley Park
    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.

  • Lucy P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek
    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.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sweet Briar Lake
    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.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Raleigh Reservoir
    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).

  • Jeremiah S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Lake State Park
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Beaver Lake State Park

    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.

  • Stephen C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
    Apr. 12, 2024

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

    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.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from West Pollock State Rec Area
    Mar. 26, 2024

    West Pollock State Rec 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.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bismarck KOA
    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.

  • Brad J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sweet Briar Lake
    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.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from General Sibley Park
    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).

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Kimball Bottom
    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.

  • Mev W.
    Camper-submitted photo from A Prairie Breeze RV Park
    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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hillcrest Acres Campground
    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.

  • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
    Jul. 9, 2023

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

    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.

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
    Jun. 5, 2023

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

    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.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek
    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.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
    Oct. 13, 2022

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

    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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
    Sep. 27, 2022

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

    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.

  • Katie W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sweet Briar Lake
    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.

  • aThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from General Sibley Park
    Sep. 5, 2022

    General Sibley Park

    Clean and Easy

    The campground area is a nice facility in general, but I stayed in the tent area. It cost me $12 for a single night and you can park and pitch your tent anywhere within the area. I believe there is electric in a select few spots, but I didn’t look for it since I didn’t need it.

    Overall, there are plenty of trees and shade spots to camp in. They have alot of fire pits, as well as picnic tables. I got here at 3pm on Sunday and the park is so large that I didn’t have any problems getting a spot. It is 5 hours later and only a handful more people have come through.

    The bathroom facilities are decent, not clean, but I’d say par for what you’d expect at a campground. A nice note was that the Sheriff drives through, which provides a nice sense of comfort.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Sweet Briar Lake
    Aug. 24, 2022

    Sweet Briar Lake

    Beautiful, peaceful and free!

    We arrived late at night, drove in to find a lovely campsite by the lake. Some distant highway noise but mostly drowned out by crickets and frogs.

  • PJ F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sweet Briar Lake
    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.

  • Busy C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bismarck KOA
    Jul. 24, 2022

    Bismarck KOA

    Good!

    Very reasonable price for our one nights stay. We arrived late and left early. Kids enjoyed the pool. Showers and bathrooms were fine. Very close together sites but served its purpose. The campground was packed since it was a Saturday and it was incredibly quiet at night. Staff was very helpful and friendly.



Guide to Cannon Ball

Camping near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Exploring: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is a great spot for hiking. One visitor mentioned, "Planning a hike to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park motivated me to learn more about the diverse landscapes and natural wonders of the U.S. national parks." The trails here provide stunning views and a chance to connect with nature.

  • Fishing and Water Activities: Graner Park is perfect for fishing enthusiasts. A reviewer noted, "This campground is nice if you can get one of the few electric sites on the water," making it a great place to cast a line and enjoy the river.

  • Family Fun: General Sibley Park has a playground and disc golf course. One camper shared, "This affordable park was just south of Bismarck, had good cell service, and was also a short walk to the Missouri River," highlighting its family-friendly amenities.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. One visitor at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground said, "The restrooms are clean and the showers are very nice as well."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. A review from Hillcrest Acres Campground mentioned, "The woman I spoke to was kind and professional, and even texted directions to my phone."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers often comment on the spaciousness of the sites. A visitor at Sweet Briar Lake noted, "Loved how spaced the sites are," making it a comfortable place to set up camp.

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially in the summer. One camper at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground warned, "Mosquitos were bad when we were here surprisingly."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like A Prairie Breeze RV Park, may feel more like a parking lot with fewer attractions nearby. A review stated, "This site feels like a big parking lot with hookups."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Graner Park advised, "If you are to camp here come early."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playground Access: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like General Sibley Park, which has a playground and disc golf course. One parent mentioned, "The campground area is a nice facility in general."
  • Pet-Friendly Options: Many campgrounds allow pets, making it easier to bring the whole family. A visitor at Hillcrest Acres Campground noted, "You have to get a fire pit and firewood from the check-in office but that was no big deal."
  • Plan for Activities: Choose campgrounds that offer various activities. A camper at Bismarck KOA said, "Nice looking amenities, including a small dog park and playground!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at A Prairie Breeze RV Park mentioned, "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."
  • Self-Check-In: Many campgrounds offer self-check-in, which can be convenient. A camper at Bismarck KOA appreciated the quick check-in process.
  • Bring Cash: Some campgrounds may only accept cash for payment. A visitor at General Sibley Park mentioned paying $12 cash for a tent site.

Camping near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, provides a variety of experiences for families and solo adventurers alike. With clean facilities, friendly staff, and plenty of activities, it's a great spot to enjoy the great outdoors.

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