Best Glamping near Center, ND

Cross Ranch State Park provides several unique glamping options, including authentic tipis with wooden floors and cots that offer expansive views of the Missouri River. These structures are located along the river with convenient access to hiking trails and water activities. "Great experience camping in an authentic Tipi. The Tipi has a wood floor and cots, with plenty of room. It kept us and our things dry during a rainstorm," noted one visitor who appreciated the shelter during inclement weather. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park also features tipis among its glamping accommodations, complementing the park's historical significance. Governors Centennial Loop Campground at Cross Ranch houses yurts that combine comfort with natural surroundings, providing guests with more substantial protection from the elements while maintaining an intimate connection with nature.

The Missouri River setting enhances the glamping experience at these locations with scenic views and recreational opportunities. Hiking trails wind through Cross Ranch State Park, offering wildlife viewing and river access for fishing, swimming, and paddling. Many trails are maintained with regular mowing and connect directly to glamping sites. One guest shared, "We had a blast! We rented a canoe and 2 kayaks and were transported to Washburn and floated/paddled our way to Sanger boat launch. It took us about 3 hours and it was so beautiful!" Historic attractions add educational value to glamping stays, particularly at Fort Abraham Lincoln where visitors can explore remnants of the fort and an Indian village. Park staff frequently offer ranger presentations that complement the natural and cultural setting, enhancing the resort-style camping experience without sacrificing connection to the outdoors.

Best Glamping Sites Near Center, North Dakota (12)

    1. Cross Ranch State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Hensler, ND
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 794-3731

    "Great experience camping in an authentic Tipi. The Tipi has a wood floor and cots, with plenty of room. It kept us and our things dry during a rainstorm."

    "Lots of hiking paths available and major views of the Missouri River. Option to camp in the on site tepee."

    2. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Bismarck, ND
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 667-6340

    $15 - $85 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    3. Governors Centennial Loop Campground — Cross Ranch State Park

    1 Review
    Hensler, ND
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 794-3731

    $17 - $125 / night

    "There are a lot more trails then show on the map so happy exploring. While you are right next to the river, can't really see it from most of the RV campsites."

    4. Primitive Campground

    1 Review
    Hensler, ND
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 794-3731

    "Stayed one night in one of the numerous walk-in primitive sites."

    5. Bismarck KOA

    15 Reviews
    Bismarck, ND
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 222-2662

    "Bathhouse was nice and updated and clean. Site was mostly level. Near by restaurants ( not in close walking distance but on the same main road that the campground is on."

    "Each site has a picnic table and fire pit."

    6. Fort Stevenson State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Garrison, ND
    33 miles
    Website

    "Bathrooms were great, the trails around the lake were great and the food at the marina was OK. This park is surrounded by beautiful lakes and fields of wheat. Shower was great."

    "This is a very well kept campground with clean bathrooms and showers, well maintained tent, camper, and RV sites, and excellent mountain biking and hiking trails."

    7. Glen Ullin Memorial Park

    4 Reviews
    Beulah, ND
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 348-3950

    "Only downside is the proximity to a small airport with a 24hr rotating beacon, rail line across the street, and road intersection with rumble strips."

    8. Beulah Bay Rec Area

    3 Reviews
    Hazen, ND
    35 miles
    Website

    "Bring water shoes if you plan on swimming in the lake as it is rocky.  All campsites include one picnic table and one fire pit."

    "Fishing cleaning station, playground, basketball, volleyball, frisbee golf, horse shoes, on site store for ice, food and wood(WiFi at the store) Bathrooms and showers. Great campground!"

    9. East Totten Trail Campground (ND)

    3 Reviews
    Garrison, ND
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 654-7411

    $14 - $26 / night

    "Really cool thing is when you want to have adult time the bar/restaurant is not far and you can all take a walk there and do that for the night if you want. Easy access to the water as well"

    10. Heart Butte Reservoir (Lake Tschida)

    6 Reviews
    Center, ND
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 584-3588

    $14 - $55 / night

    "The downstream is a great thing place away from the noise. Stay during week and there is chance you have the place to yourself. Most spots are shaded but a few are out in the open."

    "Off the main road there is the office with a dumping and filling station, showers that were very clean, flushable toilets and sites with electricity."

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  • Z
    Sep. 28, 2018

    Cross Ranch State Park Campground

    Cross Ranch Tipi

    Great experience camping in an authentic Tipi. The Tipi has a wood floor and cots, with plenty of room. It kept us and our things dry during a rainstorm. Only downside is the size and shape of it don't allow any warmth to be retained, so be sure to have clothing/sleeping bags appropriate for the nighttime temperatures. There is a short, flat walk from the parking area to the Tipi site. Great views of the Missouri River, straight out from the Tipi "door".

  • Kenya A.
    Aug. 19, 2023

    Wing Lake Mitchell

    Good place to spend the night!

    At arriving, there is plenty of shade. To be the only ones there, with the exception of an occasional visitor to the park. Dumpster close for getting rid of any trash! Water spigot works.... but this like the picnic tables and porta potty were covered in webs, bring something to dust! Bathroom is stocked appropriately and easy to find past the covered picnic tables. Had a nice secluded spot for ourselves. If you're looking for electric-they have it! Downside, it may not work.... it didn't for us. Woke up to a beautiful sunrise!

  • Stephen C.
    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.

  • Jay Brenda S.
    May. 22, 2021

    A Prairie Breeze RV Park

    Needs major improvements

    I wish I could say it was a good experience but within the first 24 hrs, proved otherwise. Right away I received a call about my dog barking. She is a new mom and very protective, so she alerts us when someone she doesn't know is near or another dog. Never after quiet hours. Her pups play like babies do, again an issue. The "select" group of campers who's dogs bark well past quiet hour or revving engines continued. I was not comfortable there feeling segregated whilst around us it was ok to break the rules. We were moved to the very end because of the barking. And accused of killing grass that was barely growing in from the winter. Cleaned up loads of dog poo when moved to the 2nd spot left there by prior renters. After the first week we just stayed inside 95% of the time. Showers were cold and in the 21 days we've been here so far only 1 time had a hot shower. I would not recommend this RV spot. Unless of course you're among the "elite"

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2021

    Heart Butte Reservoir (Lake Tschida)

    Busy boat launch but friendly and respectful campers

    Five primitive campgrounds with wells and vault toilets. The two stars are for how this place is taken care of. Not well kept.

    Decent fishing for North Dakota. Try your hand at catching crappie, walleye, catfish, perch, white bass, pike, bluegill, large and smallmouth bass. Bait store nearby!

  • V
    Sep. 14, 2021

    Bismarck KOA

    Nice campground

    Nice campground. Bathhouse was nice and updated and clean. Site was mostly level. Near by restaurants ( not in close walking distance but on the same main road that the campground is on.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • K
    Jul. 22, 2019

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    Beautiful, Quiet, Historical

    This was our maiden voyage in our first camper! South loop Campsite 36 was easy to park. Our electrical and water hookups were close. Dump station was easy. We were right next to comfort station which was well maintained. Kid Park was new and close to our site. There was lots of bike and walking trails. Since you are a state park expect fees but I think it helped keep the park quiet. It is right along the river and in walking distance to the forts, museum, historic Indian village, train ride and trails. Great for families of all ages!


Guide to Center

Cross Ranch State Park stretches along 12 miles of undeveloped Missouri River shoreline, situated at an elevation of around 1,700 feet. The park's cottonwood forest provides natural shelter for campers, while the surrounding mixed-grass prairie represents one of the last undisturbed sections of river bottomland in North Dakota. Winter temperatures can drop below -30°F, while summer camping season typically sees highs in the 80s with occasional thunderstorms.

What to do

River activities: 9-mile paddling route with shuttle service available from Cross Ranch State Park. "We rented a canoe and 2 kayaks and were transported to Washburn and floated/paddled our way to Sanger boat launch. It took us about 3 hours and it was so beautiful!" writes a visitor to Cross Ranch State Park.

Historical exploration: Fort reconstruction tours at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park showcase military history. "The park has a nice visitor center with terrific displays, many about Lewis and Clark, also a reconstructed Mandan encampment, plus the home and barracks of Custer and his cavalry," notes a camper at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.

Wildlife viewing: Primitive sites along the Missouri River offer secluded nature watching. "The tall cottonwood trees provide great seclusion, and we didn't hear anyone all night," reports a visitor at Primitive Campground. "The stars every night were just amazing," shares a camper from Heart Butte Reservoir about nighttime stargazing opportunities.

What campers like

Private campsites: The walk-in tent sites at Cross Ranch provide isolation from other campers. "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," mentions a visitor to Primitive Campground.

Clean facilities: Campground maintenance receives consistent praise across the region. "Bathrooms were great, the trails around the lake were great and the food at the marina was OK. This park is surrounded by beautiful lakes and fields of wheat. Shower was great," reports a camper from Fort Stevenson State Park.

Family-friendly amenities: Playgrounds and open spaces accommodate children at most area campgrounds. "Lots of family enjoying family time with their kids. The park staff was super friendly, bathrooms were the cleanest I have seen," shares a visitor to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.

What you should know

Weather considerations: Summer storms can develop quickly in the region. "It kept us and our things dry during a rainstorm. Only downside is the size and shape of it don't allow any warmth to be retained, so be sure to have clothing/sleeping bags appropriate for the nighttime temperatures," advises a camper about tent accommodations.

Reservation requirements: Most glamping options near Center, North Dakota require advance booking. "There are a lot of long-term campers. The campground does have cabins and they are well kept and clean," notes a visitor to Beulah Bay Rec Area.

Water access varies: River and lake access points differ in quality and convenience. "Bring water shoes if you plan on swimming in the lake as it is rocky. All campsites include one picnic table and one fire pit," recommends a camper at Beulah Bay.

Tips for camping with families

Playground options: Multiple play areas exist throughout Cross Ranch State Park. "Great camping facilities. Tent and camper sites. Yurts available and cabins available. Great hiking area, playground, ranger presentations," mentions one visitor about the family amenities.

Educational opportunities: Historical sites provide learning experiences for children. "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," shares a camper from Fort Abraham Lincoln.

Swimming locations: Beaches offer water recreation but vary in quality. "There is a swimming beach (quite rocky, but large) and there is usually another beach with red rocks (lots have leaf fossils!) that you can get to pending the water level," notes a visitor to Fort Stevenson State Park.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Consider proximity to amenities when choosing glamping near Center, North Dakota. "There are multiple drive-in tent sites along the road to the walk-in sites. The camp hosts provided wagons in the parking area for easy transport of camping supplies," advises a camper at Primitive Campground.

Water and power access: Hookup availability varies by campground. "Lots of to do! Boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding. Cabins, primitive campsites with great views and Full hook up RV sites," explains a visitor to Beulah Bay Rec Area.

Dump station locations: Plan for waste disposal needs before arrival. "Off the main road there is the office with a dumping and filling station, showers that were very clean, flushable toilets and sites with electricity," notes a visitor to Heart Butte Reservoir.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Center, ND is Cross Ranch State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 11 reviews.

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