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Best Tent Camping near Hazen, ND

112 Reviews

Tent campers near Hazen, North Dakota have several established campgrounds within a short driving distance. Sweet Briar Lake Campsites offers free tent camping with undesignated sites where visitors can select any open spot. Morning Star Campground in Riverdale and Douglas Creek Bay near Garrison provide additional tent-specific options, with most sites situated within 30-45 minutes of Hazen.

Most tent campgrounds in the region offer minimal amenities, requiring self-sufficiency from campers. BLM Schnell Recreation Area features drinking water, picnic tables, and trash service, but many other sites like Lake Shore Park and Steinke Bay provide no facilities. Several campgrounds have seasonal limitations, with Morning Star Campground operating from May 1 to September 30. Fire pits are available at some locations, though fire restrictions may apply during dry conditions. Vault toilets can be found at Danzig Dam, Rice Lake County Park, and BLM Schnell Recreation Area, but drinking water is scarce throughout the region.

The camping experience near Hazen offers peaceful surroundings and natural beauty. Sites at Sweet Briar Lake provide quiet, shaded areas with picnic tables and fire pits. The area features paths suitable for morning walks or runs, with minimal noise beyond some distant highway sounds. Brekken recreation area and Rice Lake County Park offer boat access opportunities for anglers. Tent campers should be prepared for wildlife encounters, particularly ticks during spring and summer months at places like BLM Schnell Recreation Area. A visitor at Sweet Briar Lake noted, "This place was so peaceful, quiet and relaxing. One of my favorite so far. Free camping. Pick your own spot, whatever is open."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Hazen, ND

112 Reviews of 11 Hazen Campgrounds

  • Cullen C.
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Primitive Campground

    Great place for a weekend getaway

    Stayed one night in one of the numerous walk-in primitive sites. I reserved the site online, and received great help and flexibility from the park rangers when I needed to change the reservation date due to poor weather. There are multiple drive-in tent sites along the road to the walk-in sites. There were a few people camped in the drive in sites, but we had the walk-in section all to ourselves. The camp hosts provided wagons in the parking area for easy transport of camping supplies. I highly recommend staying in a site along the river for a great water view right from your site. The tall cottonwood trees provide great seclusion, and we didn’t hear anyone all night. There is a pit toilet next to the parking area, but we opted to drive to the ranger station/help desk for running sinks and toilets. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Highly recommend staying here!

  • Tim
    Sep. 7, 2020

    COE Lake Sakakawea Downstream Campground

    Nice spot for a rest on our drive across country.

    Nice spot. Had site 117 on loop 4. “Primitive” site. Mostly quiet and peaceful. Group of RVs had the end of the loop and had generators going, but steady wind blowing that way kept the noise down. Acceptable pit toilet. Lovely easy walk down a path to the river with sandy banks. Clean, well kept sites w picnic tables and fire rings. Very windy so definitely glad to be here protected below the dam and not up next to the reservoir!

  • Stephanie S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2020

    Sweet Briar Lake

    Great, spacious campsites right off the freeway

    This place was great! Only stayed here one night passing through on our way back to MN. Very well maintained and clean, huge campsites that are well spaced from others. There are campsites all around the lake/park, some in their own little private nook. Great sunset and the bugs were minimal too. Very surprised that a place as nice as this one is free. The freeway is somewhat close just across the lake and can be heard, but it didn't bother us at all. Campsites have a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are scattered around the lake, and there are water spigots too. Happy we found this place!

  • C
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Sweet Briar Lake

    Scenic spot right off the highway

    Multiple places to pull off and set up around a scenic lake. A few minutes off the highway on well maintained roads- you can’t ask for a better spot than this on a road trip! Water pump at the first boat ramp you pass, pit toilets scattered around, picnic shelters, fire rings, and picnic tables, dumpsters. No fee. The spot marked on this map is under a cell tower, but there are plenty of spots when you drive around the lake.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2021

    Heart Butte Reservoir (Lake Tschida)

    Busy boat launch but friendly and respectful campers

    Five primitive campgrounds with wells and vault toilets. The two stars are for how this place is taken care of. Not well kept.

    Decent fishing for North Dakota. Try your hand at catching crappie, walleye, catfish, perch, white bass, pike, bluegill, large and smallmouth bass. Bait store nearby!

  • Heather W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2025

    Eagles Park Campground

    Great spot just north of Bismarck

    This is an interesting tiny campground run by the city of Bismarck. In a a Friday in July, we are one of four campers here. There a few 50 amp sites and several posts with 20 amp. Some 20amp are next to a traditional back in site. Others are in a grassy field and can be shared. That is what we chose. The 20 amp runs what we need. None of the sores have water or sewer and there is no dump station. However, there is a spigot with water. We filled our fresh tank before arriving. There are picnic tables and fire rings scattered throughout. It seems you could park out pitch a tent any where. There are 2 well maintained portolets and a dumpster. The location is right on the Missouri River and close to a state historic site. We originally booked 2 nights then decided to stay longer. For $12 per night, what is not to love!!

  • D
    Aug. 3, 2022

    Wolf Creek Campground

    Right on the lake great views

    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. Most all the sites are level with well mowed grass to park on. Most of the sites at picnic tables.

  • Z
    Sep. 28, 2018

    Cross Ranch State Park Campground

    Cross Ranch Tipi

    Great experience camping in an authentic Tipi. The Tipi has a wood floor and cots, with plenty of room. It kept us and our things dry during a rainstorm. Only downside is the size and shape of it don't allow any warmth to be retained, so be sure to have clothing/sleeping bags appropriate for the nighttime temperatures. There is a short, flat walk from the parking area to the Tipi site. Great views of the Missouri River, straight out from the Tipi "door".

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2020

    Sweet Briar Lake

    Gem of a campsite

    Why is this free?! Perfect overnight on our road trip. Spacious, easy and the cleanest pit toilet I’ve ever used!

    • Easy to get to. We followed Waze to “Sweet Briar Lake” and looked at Apple Maps to get a sense of the layout. From the highway there are signs to the lake recreation area. Lots of site choices with fire rings and picnic tables. Looking at the map, the little lakefront loops have sites. We arrived after dark and had no problem finding a great waterfront spot.
    • Lots of space, super clean and, when we were there Thurs night early Sept, we saw a camper on the far end of “our” loop and one across the lake. That’s it and that’s about how we like it.
    • Very clean pit toilet with tp. No water or electric, per another reviewer (we weren’t looking for it).
    • Bonus: Great stars with the Milky Way spread out above. Sunrise was gorgeous. Big fish jumping in the lake.
    • Light highway rumbling but nothing to keep you awake (not at all like most KOAs :)

    Edit: Drove 10 mins towards town and got a flat tire. Can’t tell how or why. Probably not anything we picked up by the lake but worth mentioning.

Guide to Hazen

Tent camping near Hazen, North Dakota, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities.

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Amenities to enhance your camping experience

  • Schnell Recreation Area offers drinking water and picnic tables, making it a convenient spot for families.
  • At Danzig Dam, you'll find vault toilets available, ensuring basic sanitation during your stay.
  • Brekken provides drinking water, which is essential for hydration while enjoying outdoor activities.

Tips for tent camping near Hazen

  • Be prepared for limited amenities at Lake Shore Park, as it lacks electric hookups and showers.
  • Bring your own firewood and trash bags when visiting Steinke Bay, as these are not provided on-site.
  • Keep an eye out for ticks while hiking in the area, especially around Schnell Recreation Area, where tall grass is common.

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