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"This is my favorite campground in North Dakota ! Always clean and neat. The waters are beautiful. National fish hatchery nearby, along with the Garrison dam."
"This is our first visit here, North Dakota does a great job with their state parks campgrounds. Our 3rd SP visited on this trip ( Lake Metigoshe & Sully Creek were the others)."
"If you have a chance head into garrison and do some shopping on their main street. They have some great shops there. The park is wonderful and the sites are roomy."
"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."
$16 - $30 / night
"It’s below garrison dam and has many big trees, so it’s protected from the wind which makes bugs an issue at times so be prepared for that!"
"Lovely easy walk down a path to the river with sandy banks. Clean, well kept sites w picnic tables and fire rings."
$14 / night
"Great campground located right on Lake Sakakawea. Nearly every site has easy access to the water. Two boat ramps located at the campground and great shore access for fishing."
"Came here driving back to Arizona from Wisconsin. This campground has some of the best views of the lake. Some tree cover and the price is right it's a small camping area but we'll looked after."
$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"
"Hazen Bay has easy access to the water. Full hook ups which is nice!"
"Lake was high so there was no beach. What was left of the water front was taken up by inconsiderate fisherman who couldn’t pull the trailers out of the way."
"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."
"All sites are along the lake. There are dumpsters, a boat ramp, picnic tables, two pit toilets and fire pits."
ScoutHere in early May. We were the only campers. Nice grassy spots with some trees. Quiet neighborhood.
ScoutLots of sites to choose from. Not too close together. Reasonable price. Only downside is the park is open early but no water, flush toilets or showers until May 15! There a few vault toilets so pick your site accordingly.
LegendThis is run by the county and there are a number of spots to stop and camp. There's no services but fire rings. And you simply pull in and park next to your site. The lake is cute I'm guessing in the summer it's very busy it's very close to Center. There's no numbers no anything just open grassy spots.
LegendThis is the campground for travelers coming through town. It is very nice and at the city park. It is close to the road so I'm assuming you get road noise and I'm also assuming that during the summer of the park can be heavily used. But the flat spots are close and in the shade and have 30 amp service.
LegendThis is really more of a man camp for permanent campers then a weekend camper spot. You have full hookups and no bathrooms or other services. There's probably 15 sites back to back right beside one another in the Sun. So no privacy it really is for people who are probably working and living out of their campers.
LegendThere 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. There are some cool tent sites though with a terrific view. There is more here then expected so pleasantly surprised. The sites are really not very private but at least they are under the trees out of the sun and wind.
LegendThey have a handful of spots with water and electric and a few primitive spots. It is very cute the park is very well maintained. It is also close to The Knife River sites. I made the mistake of thinking I could get to one of the trails from here and you can't you'd have to actually go all the way back out and back in again. But if you have a day and you want to stay you could absolutely bike out there and bike back and do it.
LegendGeneral: Approximately 100-site US Army Corps of Engineers campground in three loops; there are paths connecting each loop. All sites have paved camper pads and electric hookups.
Site Quality: All sites appeared level and had a decent amount of separation between sites. There are some trees to provide shade to some sites.
Bath/Shower House: Loops One and Two have more modern bathhouses; each with two sinks, two stalls, and two showers. They were clean. Note that the lights are motion-detected; if you are in a stall too long, the light will go out! Loop Three has vault toilets and I have seen cleaner ones. There is also a bathhouse with two all-in-one (shower, toilet, sink) each for men and women.
Activities: Fishing is very popular here. There are also two short hiking trails (part of the Lewis and Clark and North Country trails). Loops One and Two have playgrounds; the one in Loop Two appears more modern so if you have kiddos who like playgrounds, I would recommend this loop. There is an amphitheater between Loops Two and Three but I’m not sure it has been used in a while as it looked a bit overgrown. There are opportunities for bird and wildlife watching.
We initially checked out the nearby state park but for less than half the price (with our senior discount), this campground was a better fit for us. The only downside was the number of yellow jackets that chased us inside our van to eat dinner!
RangerWe spent two nights here as one of the days the wind was blowing 50 miles an hour with gusts to 70. Pretty impressive site to see across the lake. We stayed in the Sanish campground and liked it because it seemed to be enclosed by more trees to help block the wind. Spaces were nicely spread apart. We arrived in 1 October and they had shut off the water so the bathrooms and showers were not functioning. Space was pretty level. Great hike along the shoreline Trail, and also apparently north country Trail, and here that goes all the way across to Vermont. 
Camping near Garrison, North Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to relax by the water or explore hiking trails, there’s something for every type of camper.
Camping around Garrison, North Dakota, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With beautiful parks and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a memorable experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Garrison, ND offers a wide range of camping options, with 62 campgrounds and RV parks near Garrison, ND and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Garrison, ND is Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Garrison, ND.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 parks near Garrison, ND that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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