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TravelerWagner Park
Very Nice - great sites, great kids play area… very clean .
We have 27’ travel trailer with 21’ pickup… stayed in the large tent area - level, treed, green grass, very clean!… $25.00/night.
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Several RV campgrounds near Hankinson offer electric, water, and sewer hookups across a range of site types. Hankinson City Park provides four grass sites with 30-amp electric service, picnic tables, and trash receptacles. Lidgerwood City Park, open May through October, offers electric hookups and water connections for RVs. Silver Lake Rec Area accommodates big rigs with electric and water hookups, featuring gravel pads that require minimal leveling. Chahinkapa Park in Wahpeton includes 30-amp electric service, sewer hookups, and water connections with reservable sites. "Our site had a gravel pad that required very little leveling with very nice grass surrounding it. Our site had water and electric hookups however we shared a post with our neighbors and each post had one 30 amp and one 50 amp plug so you'll need an adapter if your neighbor is already plugged in to 30 amp service."
Seasonal availability varies significantly throughout the region. Most RV parks operate from May through September or October, with limited winter accessibility. Dump stations are available at Silver Lake Rec Area and Milnor City Park, though some locations like Hankinson City Park have dump stations without water fill options. Cell service is generally reliable at most established campgrounds, with Verizon coverage noted as good at several locations. Many parks accommodate pets but enforce cleanup policies and restricted areas. For motorhomes requiring more space, Hartford Beach State Park Campground and Sheyenne Oaks both support big rigs with 50-amp service options. A review noted that "the dirt road is passable with any rig" when describing access to more remote camping areas, though some sites may have limited maneuverability for larger vehicles.
Best RV Campgrounds near Hankinson (34)
1. Lidgerwood City Park
2. Hankinson City Park
"4 grass spots with 30 amp electric picnic table and trash cans. Dump station at the pay box but no water. Found a business that let us fill our tanks. Bathroom across from the sites."
"This campground is situated adjacent to many recreational activities such as basketball, pickle ball, tennis, park, walking trail. Sites are grassy and walking distance to businesses."
3. Chahinkapa Park
"There is a fire pit and also a grill to use. There is a bathhouse and a shower. It was very easy to back the camper into the spot. There are also cabins available too."
"It was quiet, only one other RV here. They do have cute camper cabins . They have water, bathrooms and shower. Quick walk up the road was a golf course with restaurant. We would stay again"
4. Wyndemere Rock Garden County Park
5. City of Britton RV Park
"1st 2 nights free, $15 after that, 10 day max, full hookups as in water,sewer & 20/30amp electrical at all 4 sites, must call number or sign in at city hall"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
6. Swan Lake Resort & Campground
"Full hookups. Beautiful cabins. Beautiful lake views. Bathrooms were decent."
"This campground is right by a lake with almost every activity you could think of! Only bad thing was owner was not in the office for hours at a time."
5 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $35 - $300 / night
7. Traverse Co Park
8. Hankinson Hills Campground
"Has about 14 sites divided in two loops, some are back in sites and a few pull through sites. Some sites have a lot of shade, while others are in the sun. All sites have a fire ring and picnic table."
"It was quite private and even though it was labor day weekend, it was quiet and peaceful. Good cell service, I was able to work on Friday via my hot spot."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
9. Barney Campground
10. Milnor City Park
Drive Time
- 47 min from Fargo, ND
- 1 hr 47 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 2 hrs 13 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 28 min from Sioux Falls, SD
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RV Park Reviews near Hankinson, ND
89 Reviews of 34 Hankinson Campgrounds
- GGary G.
ScoutJorgen's Hollow Campground — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands
Very clean and privite primative camper good for aliner or pop up
Long, long gravel road
Travis A.
RangerHankinson Hills Campground
Nice spot
Nice spot an hour south of Fargo. Well graded gravel road. $10.00 a day, 14 day limit. Has about 14 sites divided in two loops, some are back in sites and a few pull through sites. Some sites have a lot of shade, while others are in the sun. All sites have a fire ring and picnic table. Pit toilets and two water pumps; one is a hand pump and the other is a crank pump with a threaded spigot. Do yourself a favor and use the hand crank water pump. If you have dogs, be aware of loose range cattle and lots of sand burs/goat head stickers.
- LLeonard N.Traveler
Delagoon Park Campground
City Owned Park and Campground (nicest one on our two week vacation)
Stayed on 07/18/26 1 night in our 30' RV pulling a motorcycle trailer, while traveling through on I94, without a reservation. It is 3-4 miles off the highway, and a little challenging to find (poor signage), but worth the effort. This is a city owned and operated park, and campground BUT, it is located on the outskirts of town on a very large parcel, with no nearby industrial, or residential neighbors. The access road from HWY 82 is 3/4 mile, and was rough in one 1/4 mile stretch (repaving pending). The campground was completely renovated, and reopened in 2026 (new sites, hookups, restroom/shower house). The rates have increased (we paid $56). The sites are large, level compacted gravel, with most three pull through sites. There were many trees removed during the renovation, limiting shade, and privacy, but allowing good views of Pebble Lake. Our Tuesday night stay was very quiet, with only a few other campers dispersed throughout the campground. There is a very nice playground for children, and walking/biking trails throughout the park, and a convenient dump station at the entrance. This isn't an "RV Resort", nor a "wilderness campground", but it is the nicest campground we stayed at during our two week vacation (and possibly ever). We would highly recommend Delagoon Campground to anyone visiting family or friends in the Fergus Falls area, or as a destination vacation campground. Wish we could have stayed longer!
- ddana L.Scout
Chahinkapa Park
Quick stop for the night
This was good spot for the night, we could see animals from our spot. It was quiet, only one other RV here. They do have cute camper cabins . They have water, bathrooms and shower. Quick walk up the road was a golf course with restaurant. We would stay again
Jon S.ScoutJorgen's Hollow Campground — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands
Beautiful Canpsite
Beautiful sunset. Little rabbits running around. It has a couple vault toilet buildings. There’s some trails. And the sites are spread out nicely so you’re not up on other people. Also, it’s free. It’s “ pack in, pack out” so I don’t think there are any trash receptacles. I haven’t seen any so far. It’s peaceful. I have AT&T and I have signal.
Veronica S.
LegendRoy Lake East — Roy Lake State Park
Nice CG. Would stay again.
Located in the picturesque Coteau Des Prairies, Roy Lake State Park consists of two small units nestled on the northeast and northwest shores of Roy Lake.
95% of the state park is campground. There are a few tent sites, many RV sites, cabins, and a lodge suite (not sure on quantity) above the campground store/commons area. The store has some Roy Lake State Park branded items and some random foods, drinks, and camping tools. I wouldn’t put stock in them having exactly what you need/want — it’s very small. The commons area has giant picture windows overlooking the lake, a TV, comfy furniture, board games, a rotating pizza cooker, and a few other random things. There is also an outside seating area that overlooks the lake.
I stayed in the east unit, which is smaller and slightly calmer than the west unit. Each side has boat ramps, beaches (smaller on the east side), cabins, and playground.
Monday through Thursday morning in June, it was very quiet, with very few other campers. It was amazing. On Thursday, people started rushing in like a flash flood. It filled up almost completely and things got a bit noisier, but it was still quiet during quiet hours. I left on Friday, so I can’t attest to weekend behavior.
The bathhouse was nice and pretty clean. Heated with free, untimed showers. Very nice, but a long walk from our site.
We stayed in tent site T6, which shares a space with T7. T7 has a nice lake access spot that we used (before campers came on Thursday) to put in our kayak, swim, and fish. T7 is a lot smaller than T6, but T6 doesn’t have its own beach access. For these sites you must park in the parking area, and walk to the site. For some extra steps, you are afforded some privacy and a more natury feel. The cattail-filled field in front of our site lit up with lightning bugs at dusk.
The campground has tons of mature native trees. There is a lot of lawn, but they don’t spray it with chemicals, which I appreciate. Be warned that this means this park (and others nearby, like Sica Hollow) will have thistles, so bring closed shoes for hikes. We saw turtles, snakes, squirrels, ground squirrels, deer, rabbits, pelicans, ducks, geese, seagulls, tons of other birds, fish, and more — just in this park.
Roy Lake was clear in June, though I didn’t get to paddle as much as I had planned due to wind. It’s a pretty decent size (3 sq miles) and just one of hundreds of lakes in the glacial lakes area. The whole coteau area was so beautiful. Definitely worth reading up on the geology of the area before coming.
There is a bit more hiking in the area than is listed on AllTrails. I’ll include a picture of the trail map for Roy Lake State Park, which you can find at the campground store (outside on the wall) and also in the SD GFP app. There is also some hiking at Sica Hollow SP, Pickerel Lake Rec Area, and Waubay National Wildlife Refuge (these trails are also not on AllTrails, a few miles and a pretty tall and scary observation tower).
Closest decent sized grocery store and other needs are in Sisseton, a half hour drive through very picturesque countryside.
Though surrounded by water, the mosquitoes were never bad. Look at weather for Lake City, not Sisseton, as the elevation and wind over the lake (on the east side) mean cooler weather. We experienced severe enough storm during our stay that we sheltered in our car. We felt safe that the bathhouse would be a sufficient tornado shelter in that event. After the storm there were straight line winds attempting to flatten our tent, but there were no limbs down in the park, which means they watch for, and clear, deadfall risks.
The cell service was as good as it can get. We were actually able to stream videos on it. Don’t count on getting firewood from the host at the east unit. Get it from a nearby town or possibly the store in the west unit (though I don’t know its hours).
We stayed at this park while my son was attending a day camp in Sisseton. I will pick this campground again if he chooses to attend the camp in the future.
Crystal B.LegendJorgen's Hollow Campground — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands
Beautiful Sheyenne Grasslands campground
This campground takes a few miles on gravel roads to get to. The North Country hiking trail goes through it. Equestrian trails and sites available. Gave this campground a high rating because although it is primitive with vault toilets and no other amenities, the grasslands are serene and beautiful. Peaceful area. Sites are large and many are pull thru.
- Crystal B.Legend
Lidgerwood City Park
Small city campground at the golf course.
Map coordinates are NOT correct! The sites are at the golf course. There are a few basic sites located at the golf course in town.
Guide to Hankinson
The Hankinson area sits within North Dakota's southeastern corner, where the terrain transitions between grassland prairies and wooded hills. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with occasional thunderstorms, while winter camping requires preparation for below-freezing conditions. Primitive and established campgrounds in this region offer varying levels of accessibility, with several sites accommodating both tent and RV camping throughout the year.
What to do
Hiking trails: The Hankinson Hills Campground features hiking trails that showcase original oak/grass prairie ecosystems. "What is unique about this place is that is an original remnant of the oak/grass prairies that used to cover extensive areas where the forest met the plains. There is grazing in the grassland but it is very quiet and no light pollution."
Wildlife viewing: Early mornings at Jorgen's Hollow Campground offer prime wildlife watching opportunities. "Decent primitive campground in the Sheyenne grasslands. Lots of woodpeckers to see and coyotes calling at dusk. Sheyenne river nearby." The campground's location provides access to diverse prairie species within walking distance.
Fishing: Big Stone Lake at Hartford Beach State Park Campground offers excellent fishing access. "Across from our site was a little trail down to the lake. In the evening we saw tons of fish and an otter." Fishing licenses required for both South Dakota and Minnesota waters.
What campers like
Stargazing conditions: The dark skies near Hankinson provide excellent star viewing. A camper at Jorgen's Hollow noted, "A midnight walk let all the stars strut their stuff." Light pollution is minimal throughout the rural camping areas.
Natural quiet: Several campgrounds offer peaceful environments away from urban noise. "It is well off the main road but the dirt road is passable with any rig. The sites are varied, well kept and some will fit larger rigs. It is typical forest service dry camping." Cell service varies by location but remains surprisingly good at most sites.
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds feature well-spaced campsites. "The upper sites are HUGE and very near nice!" reports a camper at Hartford Beach State Park. Site layouts vary significantly between campgrounds, with some offering more privacy than others.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds operate primarily from May through October. The Milnor City Park offers year-round services but with limited amenities. "It's a few parking spots near a small park right inside the town. They're cute. They're nice summer in the shade. And I think Milnor's a pretty town."
Insects: Biting insects can be problematic during summer months. "Only downside was the abundance of biting flies and mosquitoes," notes a visitor to Hankinson Hills. Bring appropriate repellent, especially for evening hours.
Water availability: Water sources vary by location. One camper at Jorgen's Hollow recommends, "You might consider bringing your own water - the water from the pump has particulates in it." Several campgrounds offer only hand-pump wells rather than pressurized systems.
Tips for camping with families
Zoo access: Chahinkapa Park offers unique family activities. "We stayed here one night in April and it was a nice little place. There is a zoo which is nice for the kids. There is a fire pit and also a grill to use." The zoo provides an educational opportunity within walking distance of campsites.
Beach activities: Some campgrounds feature swimming areas with sandy beaches. At Swan Lake Resort & Campground, "From the sandy beach and wooded trails to the games and activities, there was energy and thought behind every corner." Pack water toys and sun protection during summer visits.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds include playground equipment. "Beach was nice! It was a decent walk there, but at least had a trail to the beach. Nice playground too," notes a Hartford Beach visitor. Playground equipment may not be regularly inspected, so parental supervision recommended.
Tips from RVers
Free camping options: RV camping near Hankinson, North Dakota includes some surprisingly affordable options. "1st 2 nights free, $15 after that, 10 day max, full hookups as in water, sewer & 20/30amp electrical at all 4 sites, must call number or sign in at city hall," reports a visitor to City of Britton RV Park.
Leveling requirements: Many campgrounds feature uneven terrain requiring leveling blocks. "Our site had a gravel pad that required very little leveling with very nice grass surrounding it," notes one camper. Most parks accommodate medium-sized RVs with standard equipment.
Road conditions: Access roads to primitive campgrounds may present challenges. One camper reports, "3 miles of gravel road to the campground but the road was smooth and in good condition." Call ahead during wet weather as road conditions can deteriorate quickly after rain.
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