Best Tent Camping near Crosby, ND
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Best Tent Sites Near Crosby, ND (2)
Recent Tent Reviews in Crosby
12 Reviews of 2 Crosby Campgrounds
Buck G.
Traveler
Northgate Dam Rec Center
Quite and relaxing
Easy access plenty of space. Good Quiet and relaxing
- Kerry K.
Guide
Kota Ray Dam
Not as expected
Picked a site online from the website. Looked like a nice long back in by the lake. Turns out it had a big hump in the middle of it and the power was on the wrong side a to far away to reach. Went up the hill and found a place to park in site three while the guy I called checked to see if it was reserved . Luckily it wasn’t so I was able to set up and get the air going Other thing to mention is I’m in a 28 foot travel trailer. The road in if you can call it that was pretty worn out. First part was bumpy and patched tar. The rest was gravel so had to go slow It’s a bare bones park that doesn’t see much attention. But if you wanna be alone, this will work. Only three of us here. Bugs are a bit of a problem here as everywhere this time of year. Little no see ‘ems are the worst. Just a few Skeeters. I’m told there’s a dump station, but haven’t looked at it yet. Was looking for a quiet place to wait out the heat for a few days that had power. So it works for that. And I’m beholding to Jeremy at the office in town for helping with the reservation switch. I would suggest you come here first before picking a site. The ones on the loop on the hill are more level.
Leah N.
ScoutKota Ray Dam
Good For Families
We love Kota Ray. Its small, the swimming beach is pretty decent, the campsites aren't too terrible (I wish some of them were just a bit more level), the bathrooms are usually cleaned well and they have lots of picnic shelters. The fishing is good and it's a great little pond for kayaks and paddleboards. Only electric at sites, no water hookups.
Leah N.Guide
Blacktail Dam
Nice Place
All camp spots are right on the water, though most of them have cat tails and thick vegetation making it difficult to get to the water. Each site has electric that you share with your neighbor. They have a water station, dump station, showers that could use some attention, they have a nice playground for the kids, some picnic shelters, bathrooms and garbage cans. We stayed over the 4th so it was very busy but still enjoyable (coming from a family that prefers our solitude). There isn't a lot of water access for shore fishing and swimming is prohibited in most areas. There is a swimming beach about 1.5 miles from where we had camped which was pretty central to the grounds. It's not a big beach area so busy days it can be a little crowded. It is nice and sandy and great for the kiddos, though. All in all, the campground was nice and I would stay again!
M. F.Traveler
Brush Lake State Park Campground
Warm lake, not crowded
Went here deliberately because it is not extremely busy and has a warm lake for swimming, boating, tubing. Canoing that is very near the campground. Fantastic restaurant in Genora, ND about 5 miles away. Went in late July and flies were somewhat bothersome. But lake was so refreshing and this would make a perfect 1-2 day stop between many locations in MT and ND. 27 miles to Canadian Border. Went swimming every day I was there except one day when it was cool. 150 miles to Theodore Roosevelt National Park which was also great.
- JJimScout
Northgate Dam Rec Center
Great spot!
Such a nice camping spot. Clean and tidy, on a beautiful pond with lots of rec opportunities. Playground with basketball court; clean vault toilets; electric available at each site. Best part... $5 per night, $10 if you want electric.
Half hour from Portal border crossing. - Kacie O.Traveler
Northgate Dam Rec Center
Great Family Fishing Hole
Great Family Area! Had to 2 play grounds, 4 little docks (1 fishing, for swimming area), Fish cleaning station!
A lot of camper slots (also can be used as tent spots) with electrical hook ups. No dump area or water hook ups 😔.
Bring a kayak, canoe, or boat and enjoy excellent fishing for trout, walleye and blue gill!
Kori P.TravelerBlacktail Dam
Cute and cozy
Cute place to go camp. I don’t like all the houses out here. It makes you feel like you are constantly being watched. Play area for the kids and decent fishing for pike, walleye and sunfish. We haven’t camped here yet, but I would love too. We go out fishing for day trips
- Kori P.Traveler
Kota Ray Dam
Cute
Perch are hot right now. Along with a few other species in this little lake. Fun place to go for the weekend far enough out of town to feel like a getaway. We have been here camping once in early May, the fish weren’t biting then, but just a few weeks ago it was hot for fishing. Cute and quiet but can fill up fast with campers. Get there early to get a good spot. Also offers day use shelters
- JJodi P.Traveler
Blacktail Dam
Popular area
Blacktail Dam is a popular destination for most area people. It is a small dam so it does tend to get quite busy, with minimal camping spots. Most of the land around the lake is privately owned lots.
- JJodi P.Traveler
Brush Lake State Park Campground
Small campground overlooking lake
Campground is set on top of hill overlooking Brush Lake which is a gem in itself. Campsites are spacious, but no trees for privacy or shade. There are bathroom facilities. Trails that lead down to the lake. Lake has restroom facilities, picnic tables, boat ramp, and beach area. The lake was a hidden gem among locals, so not a ton of people camping. One side of the lake is a state park and the other is privately owned.
Jackie R.TravelerBlacktail Dam
Can get busy!
It's a smaller lake with housing all around it. Around the 4th of July can get super busy. They keep the facilities clean!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Crosby, ND?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Crosby, ND is Divide County Noonan Lions Campground with a 0-star rating from 0 reviews.