1 campground with availability next weekend
Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground offers glamping accommodations near Dunseith in the Turtle Mountains region of North Dakota. Visitors can enjoy yurt rentals with modern amenities while surrounded by aspen and oak forests that provide privacy between sites. The campground features wooden platforms for elevated accommodation, concrete pads, electric hookups, showers with warm water and good pressure, and convenient access to the lake. Facilities include clean bathrooms, picnic areas, and fire rings with firewood available for purchase. One visitor noted, "The campsites are huge, the bathrooms are clean, there is a ton of firewood available, and it is not crowded."
The International Peace Garden, just 30 minutes from Lake Metigoshe, provides additional glamping opportunities with sites nestled among mature trees. Activities at both locations include kayaking on the interconnected lakes with portage routes, hiking on well-marked interpretive trails, swimming at sandy beaches, and wildlife viewing. Winter visitors can access nearby ski facilities with updated runs and a terrain park. The area boasts excellent biking paths, fishing docks, and geocaching opportunities throughout the park. According to a camper, "We really enjoyed riding bikes on all the trails, and looking forward to returning to do some canoeing/kayaking, as there's a good loop set up with portages." Both locations require reservations, with the International Peace Garden operating seasonally from June 1 through September 30.
"This campground tucked away in the turtle mountains next to Lake Metigoshie is definitely worth the visit! The campground is located in a state park so rules do apply."
"This State Park is in North Dakota near the Canadian border. With a very large body of water that has many amenities from fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding."
Available next weekend
from $15 - $135 / night
"We like to choose sites surrounded by trees and this place does not disappoint. Plus, the raised tent platforms are a huge benefit! "
"This is a very nice place with clean bathrooms. The spaces are a good size, some with water and power."
"Pets allowed. Someone might be here to greet you, but probably not."
"Beautifully maintained trails and a small network of unpaved roads. I took a delightful bike ride with my dogs and we really enjoyed this location."
ScoutReal nice hiking trail. The camping though is just pull off the dirt two track road onto the prairie grass and camp. I have a truck with 4 wheel drive and used it pulling my 12’ camper on the sandy spots did help.
ScoutOvergrown with dense two foot tall grass, could not find a place to park or even turn my little car around. I use a walker and need to car camp so maybe folks on foot will have a great experience. I had to reroute my trip.
GuideI loved this area. It really has the imagination going and seeing all the different kinds of trees planted in close range was very compelling. Beautifully maintained trails and a small network of unpaved roads. I took a delightful bike ride with my dogs and we really enjoyed this location. However, to say that we became infested with ticks is damn near an understatement. If ticks bother you (in this amount of tips would bother anyone) I do not recommend coming to this spot. I am not sure when tick season ends but if you are going to go go in the ticks are dead. It was hard for me to dock this place a star, but because of the ticks that is why I did so.
ScoutBest 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.
LegendWow, 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.
LegendDefinitely 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.
TravelerCamped 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.
TravelerThe backup campsites are tight. But once setup it feels very private. The bathroom are decent. Great swimming lake.
TravelerWe 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!
Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground and the International Peace Garden offer elevated tent platforms, concrete pads and diverse yurt camping options near Dunseith, North Dakota. The region sits within the Turtle Mountains, which despite their name are actually a plateau rising approximately 800 feet above the surrounding plains. The forests contain a mix of deciduous tree species uncommon for North Dakota, creating a microclimate that supports more moisture-dependent vegetation than surrounding prairie areas.
Explore interpretive trails: The Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground features multiple trail options with educational components. "I walked the full Old Oak interpretive trail and the pamphlet that you pick up on the way in to camp was nice to have. There is poison ivy here. There was some on my campsite and some on the interpretive trail," notes Jennie S.
Kayak interconnected waterways: The water systems at Lake Metigoshe provide excellent paddling opportunities. According to Brandi M., "This State Park is in North Dakota near the Canadian border. With a very large body of water that has many amenities from fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding."
Visit International Peace Gardens: This unique attraction sits on the US-Canada border just 30 minutes from Lake Metigoshe. A visitor to the International Peace Garden shares, "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."
Privacy between sites: The mature forest provides excellent site separation. "Mature aspen and oak trees make up the majority of the grounds and this makes each site feel super isolated and private," reports carrie H. about her stay at International Peace Garden.
Clean facilities: Multiple campers note the well-maintained bathrooms and showers. "Full hookups, clean sites and facilities—nicest public showers we have ever seen!" according to J S. from Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground.
Family-friendly amenities: The parks cater well to children with organized activities. Ason S. mentions, "Great place to stay!! Campsites were nice & taken care of! Some sites were elevated or lowered with a few stairs; kinda cool! Swim beach was a bit of a walk, but totally worth it!! Great sandy beach & nice water!! Activities set up for families/kids each weekend."
Border crossing requirements: When camping at International Peace Garden, bring proper documentation. Teresa T. advises, "Quiet with few other campers and remember to bring ID to get back into the US."
Site variations: The campgrounds feature different styles of sites with unique characteristics. "Each site has a concrete pad (some tent sites have wooden platforms) so leveling is super easy!" notes carrie H. about the International Peace Garden.
Seasonal considerations: The experimental forest has significant seasonal challenges. Emily from Denbigh Experimental Forest Dispersed warns, "To say that we became infested with ticks is damn near an understatement. If ticks bother you I do not recommend coming to this spot. I am not sure when tick season ends but if you are going to go go in the ticks are dead."
Water activities: The lakes provide excellent recreation for children. Nikki M. shares, "A great place for getting in or on the water. Swimming next to campsites, boat launch site even closer. The playground is located next to picnic and bbq areas, all near the water and restrooms close by."
Geocaching opportunities: This activity combines hiking with treasure hunting. One visitor notes, "Went fishing, swimming, explored the hiking and bike trails and did some geocaching. The International Peace Garden is about a half hour drive and that was beautiful as well."
Bicycle-friendly environment: The parks offer excellent cycling options for all ages. According to Mishawn M. at International Peace Garden, "Many campsites, surrounded by trees. Stayed for two nights and didn't even see everything at the park. Brought kayaks Into the pond/lakes in the gardens. Wish we had brought bikes."
Leveling ease: The concrete pads make setup straightforward. "Each site has a concrete pad so leveling is super easy!" mentions a reviewer about the yurt camping areas near Dunseith.
Navigation challenges: Finding the campgrounds can be tricky. One camper advises, "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."
Site sizing: The campgrounds offer varied site dimensions. According to Elizabeth S., "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!!!"
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