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Best Tent Sites Near Hazen, ND (9)
1. BLM Schnell Recreation Area
4 Reviews•5 Photos•8 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
$5 / night
3. Douglas Creek Bay
Be the first to review!•5 SavesThis recreation area is part of Sakakawea Lake
- Tents
5. Danzig Dam
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- Toilets
6. Sanger Campground — Cross Ranch State Park
Be the first to review!This campground has primitive tent sites and a few modern (electric sites).
Cross Ranch State Park is located along some of the last free-flowing and undeveloped stretches of the Missouri River. While exploring Cross Ranch State Park, visitors may find themselves traveling back in time, catching a glimpse of the landscape as it appeared to Native Americans inhabiting the area hundreds of years ago, or hearing the echoes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition making its way to the Pacific coast along the Missouri River.
Cross Ranch has nearly 17 miles of trails that cater to the adventurer all year long. This extensive trail system can be explored either on foot or cross-country skis during the winter months. The trail system allows access to a 5,000-acre nature preserve with mixed prairie grass, river bottom forests, woody draws, and roaming bison.
A boat ramp is available for those wishing to explore this scenic segment of the river. Anglers will find walleye, trout, catfish, salmon, pike and bass in its waters.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$17 - $125 / night
7. Rice Lake County Park
1 Review•6 Saves- Tents
- Toilets
8. Brekken
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- Drinking Water
Recent Tent Reviews In Hazen
95 Reviews of 9 Hazen Campgrounds
Lee D.
Legend
COE Lake Sakakawea Downstream Campground
Very good CoE campground
General: 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!
Lisa M.
Guide
Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground
Beautiful setting and great hiking
We 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. 
Eric A.Guide
Sweet Briar Lake
Good for free
Just off I94 this location has multiple campsites, picnic tables, fire pits, a few pit toilets and picnic tables all along a lake. Depending on the wind direction you will hear highway noise, but it appears to be well maintained and not busy during the weekday. Great one night spot for thru travelers
Thomas C.
ScoutCOE Lake Sakakawea Downstream Campground
Very pretty and clean campground
Sites a larger than most campgrounds we’ve been to. Grounds are well kept. Only electrical service at the sites. Potable water is available at the dump site on the way in to the campground.
- TTimGuide
Sweet Briar Lake
Good but traffic noise
Loved how spaced the sites are. There are not many bathrooms (pit toilets). Has a small swing set by the boat lunch. The sites are grass or dirt. Has places to put trash. You can heat the interstate traffic all night. To me it was just noise and had no problems falling asleep. I will be back. With the lake and the wildlife it was just relaxing.
AT&T and Verizon have good coverage.
Lauren M.
Ranger
Glen Ullin Memorial Park
2nd stay
This is my second time staying here while on a road trip. The thing that has changed since the last time is the addition of the rumble strips on the road. It makes it a little noisy. I’d still stay here again. Cheap (tent=$6.00) easy to pay for via Apple Pay, the pit toilets are clean and the other campers are really quiet. It seems to be popular with seasonal workers in the area that stay in their RVs.
Pam R.Scout
East Totten Trail Campground (ND)
To many bugs and site terrible
We were on site 35 and it was not fit for a camper. Very Hilly and goose droppings everywhere. Will not camp there again with our camper. We ended up leaving it unleveled while camping.
- cc G.Guide
Sakakawea Park
Plenty of room
Beautiful spot right by the river with large camp spots and grass lawn by every spot. Large playground, clean bathrooms. Cheap
Cullen C.Guide
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!
Len U.Scout
Nelson Carlson Lake
Super quiet at night
All sites are along the lake. There are dumpsters, a boat ramp, picnic tables, two pit toilets and fire pits. The middle section of the campground has three tall flood lights that light up the middle section. The two ends are fairly dark. There was no traffic at night. We had the place to ourselves in October.
Brad J.GuideSweet Briar Lake
Beautiful and quiet
Gorgeous lake/reservoir, fish were jumping all night. Drove in with our 34' bus and had no issue finding a nice level spot with a fire ring and picnic table. Good seperation between spots. Even though it's close to the highway which is handy there was very little traffic noise.
Bob M.RangerLake Sakakawea State Park Campground
Really Nice
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).
Huge, well spaced campsites. Pretty much in immaculate condition. The park was busy, hardly any vacant spots but still very quiet. Plenty of folks had their boats, & plenty of room to park them. Very scenic area.
We've been to plenty of state parks across the USA. Looks like North Dakota might have the best ones.
Bill P.
Traveler
BLM Schnell Recreation Area
Night of Hail
Lovely place to stay, clean with trash cans and vault toilets. Unfortunately we had 5 hail storms that night.
Kim H.Guide
Riverside Park - Beulah
Overnight
There are 8 electric RV sites according to the map but it looks like there's a few more here. The sites are grass. We found sites pretty level on the way but on the south side they are steep, better for tents. There are bathrooms and a shower but they were in terrible shape, I wouldn't use them. Otherwise it's nice and quiet. Disc golf, playground and a ball field are here.
- Kim H.Guide
Washburn City Park
Good campground
Small city park at edge of town. There's a bicycle path to the Lewis and Clark center and the town diner and museum are close enough to walk to. There is a train but I've only heard it once. Neighbor dog barks a lot. Still not bad for $25 per night with FHU.
Tod W.ScoutBLM Schnell Recreation Area
Pathetic, unmaintained property, which was once a pleasure to visit.
Ten years ago the campground was clean, weed free, well maintained and now it is an embarrassment of what it once was. Once having the American flag flying, no more. Once practically weed free, no more. Ten years ago it offered information of the region now that is gone. Stand by the Register and enjoy the Canada Thistle growing at your feet. Walk to Slater pond and work your way through the unkept, weed infested trail of Canada Thistle and Leafy Spurge. What a disappointment in such a short period of time. I can see my money is not well spent.
- Kim H.Guide
Wilton City Park
Decent stop
8 back in gravel RV spots that aren't very level but not too bad. Electric hookups only. There is a water spigot at one end of the park and dump station at the cenex in town. Park is between elevator and rail tracks. Elevator started up early but only one train a day. Can't beat $11/night though. There's a good cafe in town too.
Scott V.Traveler
Cross Ranch State Park
Hidden gem
Great little State park, any kind of camping you could want
Katie W.TravelerSweet Briar Lake
Quiet, convenient and beautiful
This campground had plenty of availability, even for our class C+toad (total length 44 ft). The put toilets were well kept, dumpsters were emptied regularly and the shelters were a welcome respite on windy days.
- AAlison S.Traveler
Sweet Briar Lake
Beautiful, peaceful and free!
We arrived late at night, drove in to find a lovely campsite by the lake. Some distant highway noise but mostly drowned out by crickets and frogs.
- EE E.Scout
Glen Ullin Memorial Park
Nice and Clean, but also “planes, trains, and automobiles”
Very clean, with water and facilities. Separate RV and tent areas. Very inexpensive. Tent area nice and flat and grassy- perfect.
Only downside is the proximity to a small airport with a 24hr rotating beacon, rail line across the street, and road intersection with rumble strips. All quieted down after 10 pm or so, so still has a good nights sleep. Position your tent carefully to place trees between you and the airport beacon, and you’ll be happier.
Still, very nice municipal campground.
PJ F.RangerSweet Briar Lake
Uh-amazing
Like others before me said - how is this free!? We’re traveling thru North Dakota to Montana & just needed a place to rest overnight. The very few campgrounds around were all full & it was looking like we were staying at Walmart. But thanks to this nifty app, we were introduced to this very nifty spot! It’s right off the 94. Is there a little highway noise, yes. Did it bother us? Nope. We were in a huge spot right on a lake ! The view was so peaceful & it was otherwise super quiet. In fact , there are several spots all around the lake & hardly anyone at all. This place is actually better than some campgrounds we’ve paid too much for . No hook ups , of course , but that’s what a generator is for ! So glad places like this exist.
- Susan B.Scout
COE Lake Sakakawea Downstream Campground
Always great at ACOE Campgrounds
Hot clean showers, space between sites, hike trails, great power...shade.
- DDon C.Traveler
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.
- jjordan S.Scout
Sweet Briar Lake
Beautiful, free, and very uncrowded
Stopped over for a day on the way to glacier. Large, open, well spaced campgrounds with fire pits and picnic tables. Beautiful lake and scenery and absolutely free. Only drawback is road noise, but I didn't hear anything in the camper.
- KKrussellTraveler
COE Lake Sakakawea Downstream Campground
Primitive camping fun
Arrived as a severe thunderstorm approached. Two days of windy during the day yet despite wind gusts going from 25-50 mph there was not a bug in site so you give and take. The primitive camping area was very dry after a downpour and once the clouds disappeared beautiful sunset each night. Even with neighbors, the area was very quiet of others. The sounds from Mother Nature were singing her melodies to keep us entertained. Nothing better than waking up to the sound of wind in the leaves and birds singing their songs. Bathroom located at the end of loop 4 was decent for quick use. Not a lot of traffic on the roads outside of people using the bathroom at the end. 10/10 highly recommend for we will be returning in week and a half.
Alex D.Scout
Sportsman's Centennial Park
Nice place
Its nice, secluded from the wind for the most part. Boat ramp is nice. Its the closest to hwy52 but you need to take gravel to get there.
Guide to Hazen
Camping near Hazen, North Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat by the water or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
What to do:
- Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "There is good off-shore fishing as well as a swim beach with a bathroom." This park is known for its scenic views and great fishing spots.
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Cross Ranch State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "This place has it all! Beautiful, well-groomed, shaded hiking paths everywhere." It's a great way to enjoy nature and get some exercise.
- Boating: If you have a boat, Fort Stevenson State Park Campground is a fantastic spot. One family shared, "Surrounded all the way around by Lake Sakakawea, it makes a great spot for boating, fishing, and also has a sand beach."
What campers like:
- Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Huge, well-spaced campsites. Pretty much in immaculate condition."
- Clean facilities: Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. One camper at Cross Ranch State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms were clean and showers were located in the main office."
- Wildlife: Campers enjoy the natural surroundings. A visitor at Sweet Briar Lake mentioned, "With the lake and the wildlife, it was just relaxing."
What you should know:
- Noise levels: Some campgrounds are near highways, which can lead to noise. A reviewer at Sweet Briar Lake said, "You can hear the interstate traffic all night," but added that it didn't bother them.
- Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Glen Ullin Memorial Park has no showers, but one camper noted, "The pit toilets are clean and the other campers are really quiet."
- Reservations: Some campgrounds, like Harmon Lake Rec Area, do not take reservations. A visitor mentioned, "Nice area, but no reservation."
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. Fort Stevenson State Park Campground has a fun play area for kids, making it a great spot for family fun.
- Activities: Choose a campground that offers various activities. One family at Cross Ranch State Park Campground enjoyed renting a canoe and kayaking, saying, "We had a blast!"
- Safety: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A reviewer at Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground emphasized the importance of supervision while swimming.
Tips from RVers:
- Space for big rigs: Many campgrounds, like Cross Ranch State Park Campground, are big rig friendly. A visitor mentioned, "All sites have electrical, and the two dump stations are easy to pull into and use."
- Electric hookups: If you need power, check for campgrounds with electric hookups. COE Lake Sakakawea Downstream Campground offers 30/50 amp hookups, making it convenient for RVers.
- Quiet spots: Look for campgrounds that provide a peaceful atmosphere. A reviewer at Sweet Briar Lake said, "Even though it's close to the highway, there was very little traffic noise."
Camping near Hazen, North Dakota, has something for everyone. With beautiful parks and friendly communities, it's a great place to enjoy the outdoors!
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