Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Forbes, ND

Whitestone Hill Historic Site provides a pet-friendly camping area with basic facilities across from the historic battlefield. Dogs must remain leashed while on park grounds and near the memorial site. The campground features picnic tables and toilets but lacks drinking water and other amenities. Campers appreciate the quiet environment for overnight stays with their pets, making it suitable for a peaceful retreat. Fishing opportunities exist in the adjacent small lake, which pets can enjoy alongside their owners while maintaining appropriate distance from wildlife.

Lamoure County Memorial Park welcomes pets in both its seasonal and overnight camping areas on a first-come, first-served basis. Each campsite includes electric and water hookups, with clean shower facilities available for campers. The park requires dogs to be kept on leashes no longer than six feet and prohibits leaving pets unattended at campsites. Located near multiple museums and a golf course, the area offers scenic walks for pets and owners. The park's grounds are well-maintained with mowed grass areas ideal for exercising dogs. While the nearby James River doesn't offer direct water access for pets, the park's shaded environment provides comfortable camping conditions even during warmer months.

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  • Marc G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2020

    Wylie Park Campground & Storybook Land

    Quiet midweek, lots of kids on weekends

    The main campground itself at Wylie Park is rather attractive with mature trees and reasonable site spacing (there's a secondary North Campground that's newer with less mature vegetation). Pricing is a little high at $36+/night for FHU, but the reason folks come here is for the park's other amenities including Storybook Land, Wylie Lake, go-carts, bumper boats, mini-golf, etc. This place is a kids' paradise.

    Which leads to the situation on weekends: this place is positively overrun with kids. Kids crying, kids riding their bikes through your campsite (and ill-informed adults, too). The geese in the waterfowl pond adjacent to the campground made quite the racket, too, but that didn't bother us. The kids did. Fine if that's your thing, but to a couple of 50-somethings without kids anymore, this was annoying.

    Midweek, though, the place was terrific, maybe 50% occupied. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Lakeside City Park - Eureka

    Nice overnighter.

    This campground has 18 sites. 1 - 13 are 30 - 20 amp service. Sites 14 - 18 are 50 - 30 -20 amp service. Located centrally in the park is a tornado shelter, kind of a nice touch. There are 4 fire pits to share between 18 sites. There is no sewer at locations. No water at locations, but they do have a hydrant located near the garbage dumpster. Bathrooms are OK clean. Showers are free. Campground is located next to high school athletic fields, so was very busy on Friday night. There is a beautiful Veterans Memorial across the street that was nice to walk through. Also across the street is a boat ramp and parking for a nice little lake. Grounds were mowed nicely and fairly clean of litter.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2024

    Doyle Memorial Park Campground

    Tiny campground but great view of the lake

    I'm in spot number one and I'm pretty much 360 surrounded by water it's very pretty. Nice breeze which should keep the bugs down and a small walk around with different fishing docks and swimming area. Bathrooms were older but clean and provide a shower and we're open and water and everything was turned on.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 10, 2024

    Lake Hoskins RV Park & Campground

    Cute park for locals or someone passing through for a night

    We don't have time to stay but we definitely wanted to stop and see it. The park is small it has a couple of boat ramps some fishing docks playground toilets which were closed water which was off and looks like several people probably camp here long-term probably for a special rate. It's cute lots of trees the dam is within walking distance I'll put up some pictures if you needed a place to stay for the night I totally stay here.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Groton City Park

    5 sites that are good for an overnight.

    This is a small 5 site in town campground. It is connected to a large city park. Each site has 50 - 20 amp service. Each site has water and sewer. Picnic tables are available. No fire pits. Garbage dumpster next to campgrounds. Old and new trees on site. Bathrooms have a great deal to be desired. They are dirty and smell horribly. I've used pit toilets that are cleaner and fresher smelling. Night light next to bathrooms keeps area lit up at night. You need to back into sites from the street. Big rigs can get into 4 of 5 sites without interference from over hanging tree branches. Sites are paved, but they are old and starting to break up. It is located in a nice area.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Melgaard Park

    Sites are on top of each other, literally.

    Beautifully shaded campground. A very large park to walk in. Sites are small, and each site has 2 campers, so your camper rear is nearly touching the next person's rear of their camper. Bathrooms are clean. No showers. Sites have 50-30-20 amp service. Honestly, this is NOT big rig friendly. The dump station is available. The water station is available across (the campground) from the dump station. Very busy road on west boarder. No fire pits. Tight maneuvering around the park. City maintenance building is here, so there is always lots of traffic. Picnic tables at each site.

  • Nick G.
    May. 30, 2020

    Mina Lake Recreation Area

    2020 post Covid Lockdown

    Some nice spots, some are to close to each other. Nice hiking trail. Kids love the beach.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 10, 2024

    Whitestone Hill Historic Site

    This is a campground you can stay at across from the battlefield

    There are no services here there's a bathroom a couple of picnic tables but it's a big wide open space that I'm sure you can park anywhere you want. The attraction of course is the Whitestone battlefield across the small lake from here which is walkable distance and has a memorial to what happened on that site.


Guide to Forbes

Lake Hoskins and the James River create popular camping destinations near Forbes, North Dakota. The area sits at approximately 1,400 feet elevation with moderate summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F from June through August. Winter camping isn't recommended due to temperatures frequently dropping below 10°F and heavy snowfall.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At Lake Hoskins RV Park & Campground, visitors access multiple boat ramps and fishing docks. "The dam is within walking distance," notes a reviewer who found the area "cute with lots of trees."

Historical exploration: Visit Whitestone Hill Historic Site to learn about significant regional history. One camper described it as having "wide open spaces near cool historic site," while another mentioned the "memorial to what happened on that site" being within walking distance across a small lake.

Frisbee golf: Leola City Park offers frisbee golf facilities for active recreation. "There is also frisbee golf. The little lake has a boat dock and seating around it," reports a visitor who appreciated these amenities despite the "virtually no shade" at the campground.

What campers like

Quiet atmosphere: Campers frequently mention the peaceful settings. "Quiet place to spend the night and do some fishing," noted one visitor about Whitestone Hill Historic Site, while another described it as "beautiful" with "wide open spaces."

Water recreation: Lake Lamoure Campground features multiple water access points. "There's a beach, boat dock, fishing dock, and a boat launch right here in this campground," shares a reviewer who appreciated the "beautiful view of the lake" despite noting it would be "hot in the summer" due to limited shade.

Well-maintained facilities: Mina Lake Recreation Area receives praise for its upkeep and layout. "Well-spaced sites, nice grassy lawns, and most sites back up right to the water," noted one visitor who described the area as "absolutely beautiful" and "stunningly gorgeous."

What you should know

Limited services: Many campgrounds have basic facilities only. At Whitestone Hill Historic Site, a camper noted "there are no services here, there's a bathroom, a couple of picnic tables, but it's a big wide open space that I'm sure you can park anywhere you want."

Weather protection: Tree coverage varies significantly between sites. Lake Lamoure Campground offers some protection as one camper mentioned being "protected by the trees so it's a wildly windy day but not too bad where we were camped."

Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds have limited operating seasons. Richmond Lake Recreation Area is one exception that remains open year-round, providing an option for off-season camping opportunities when weather permits.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several parks offer family-friendly equipment. Leola City Park includes a "playground with swings and a slide" according to a recent visitor who appreciated the "very well maintained campground" despite the lack of shade.

Storybook theme park: Wylie Park Campground provides exceptional family entertainment. "Great, clean park for families with young kids. Numerous playgrounds scattered all over with a small theme park," shares one camper. Another noted it's "right next to Storybook Land" making it "great for families."

Beach activities: Mina Lake Recreation Area offers swimming options for children. "Kids love the beach," reported one visitor who also appreciated the "nice hiking trail" available at this location.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Lamoure County Memorial Park offers necessary connections. "Each spot has electric and water," notes a camper who appreciated the "very nice bathrooms and showers." The reviewer also mentioned, "There are a few different dump stations."

Site spacing considerations: Pay attention to campground layouts. At Wylie Park, a visitor observed it "may be a little snug for some at the busy time of the year," though they appreciated that "shower stalls have a private area in front of them with a sink."

Limited shade options: Many RV parks have minimal tree coverage. Edgeley Campground features sites where "you're essentially parked in the sun with hookups and a patch of grass but otherwise no shade," making it suitable for "people who come to do sports or something else in town during the summer."

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