Best Glamping near Hillsboro, ND

Turtle River State Park Campground in Arvilla offers unique glamping accommodations within a wooded landscape alongside the Turtle River, just 22 miles west of Grand Forks. The park features glamping options with modern amenities including electricity, water hookups, and clean shower facilities in a serene forest setting. One visitor noted, "This campground has it all. Lots of trails, pristine bathrooms, deer wandering through the sites, electric and water hookups." The park maintains well-spaced sites with ample shade from mature ash trees, providing a resort-style camping experience with comfortable amenities while still being immersed in nature. Some glamping accommodations include cabin options with proximity to modern facilities and convenient access to the visitor center.

Extensive hiking and biking trails wind through Turtle River State Park's forested terrain, creating an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a glamping getaway. The park's trail network offers varying difficulty levels suitable for different abilities, with beautiful views along the Turtle River. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with deer frequently sighted wandering through the camping areas. According to a camper, "We had fun there was something for everyone in the family to do. Hiking, fishing and sight seeing." Winter visitors can enjoy snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the trails. The Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo provides an alternative glamping location with year-round availability, offering full hookups in the main campground area and easy access to shopping centers in nearby Fargo via 13th Avenue.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Hillsboro, North Dakota (5)

1. Belmont Park
2 Reviews
Hillsboro, ND
17 miles
Website
$10 / night
2. Buffalo River State Park Campground
43 Reviews
Glyndon, MN
47 miles
Website
+1 (218) 498-2124
$24 - $34 / night
"Not a scrap of trash the restrooms clean and well stocked. You don’t have a pothole in site- heck not even a weed on the road."

"This is a great location if you are just getting into the camping lifestyle. The easy to drive to camp sites and flat geography make it easy to find that perfect spot."

3. Turtle River State Park Campground
20 Reviews
Larimore, ND
42 miles
Website
+1 (701) 594-4445
"Campground was set up a little funny but not hard to locate site once driving around about 3 minutes. Pretty wooded area in hell hole North Dakota."

"looking to get away from the flat land of North Dakota? This park is where to be. Lots of great trails with some awesome views."
4. Red River Valley Fairgrounds
3 Reviews
West Fargo, ND
37 miles
Website
+1 (701) 282-2200

5. Old Crossing Treaty Park
4 Reviews
Fertile, MN
43 miles
Website
+1 (218) 253-2684
"The unfortunate side effect, sometimes, is camping around irresponsible campers. Avoid major holidays."

"There is a boat launch to put into the Red Lake River, and the water was calm enough you could have had a leisurely paddle in a kayak either direction."

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Glamping Reviews near Hillsboro, ND

72 Reviews of 5 Hillsboro Campgrounds

StaceeQ Q.
Guide
Jun. 18, 2025
Buffalo River State Park Campground
A Quiet gem 💎
If you want the best kept state park I have seen this is the place. Beautiful, quiet, well maintained, and wildlife give this park a perfect 10 for me. Not a scrap of trash the restrooms clean and well stocked. You don’t have a pothole in site- heck not even a weed on the road. Sites are large and come with picnic tables and a fire pit you can also grill on. The sites are covered with lush live well manicured trees and they’ve taken the time to make nice. Greenway breaks between each campsite.
Melissa G.
Scout
Oct. 16, 2018
Buffalo River State Park Campground
Easy camping spot
This is a great location if you are just getting into the camping lifestyle. The easy to drive to camp sites and flat geography make it easy to find that perfect spot. If you want to fall asleep and wake up to the sound of running water, you are able to get a site near Buffalo River. If planning on hiking with younger children, the trails around the camp site are very easy as the offer very little elevation change and are very well groomed. The park itself is very pretty all year round whether it's in spring/early summer and seeing the wildflowers and prairie smoke or the fall and the dazzling display of colors.
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Cody L.
Ranger
Sep. 12, 2021
Turtle River State Park Campground
Unique spot
Campground was set up a little funny but not hard to locate site once driving around about 3 minutes. Pretty wooded area in hell hole North Dakota. Will never be back here but did enjoy my stay at the hidden gem in a very very boring state.
Spencer F.
Traveler
Aug. 5, 2017
Turtle River State Park Campground
Turtle River
looking to get away from the flat land of North Dakota? This park is where to be. Lots of great trails with some awesome views.
William F.
Scout
Jul. 27, 2017
Old Crossing Treaty Park
Huot
Camping is free, no reservations required. The unfortunate side effect, sometimes, is camping around irresponsible campers. Avoid major holidays. Besides that one issue the campsite allows tents and RV's, has latrines, and a boat/canoe launch on the Red Lake River. Each site has a picnic table, fire pit and trash barrel nearby. There are some sites with trees for hammockers.
Chris A.
Guide
Oct. 11, 2020
Turtle River State Park Campground
October 2020
I needed to scout what Turtle River looked like before I pull my travel trailer there in Spring. Here is what I found.

Nice flat pull through campgrounds. Easy electrical outlets with breakers. Water outlets are off for winter. Plenty of bathrooms Septic is drive through may be tricky to get in with large trailer. Gas stations are about 5 miles east of park. With Subway and Dairy Queen. Lots of big trees, cleared enough for campers, but watch for widow makers. Nice and playful dog park. Cabins are basic and look warn. Park Manager going to fix up next year. As all state parks, under staffed. 2020 was record high for campers in park. Beautiful however the lake in entrance will not be seen in campgrounds. Nice flat spaces for tent camping. Very clean. Well groomed. Fire pits BBQs everywhere. Plenty of places to explore. Lots of trails. Friendly staff. Dogs aloud in park as long as on lease except in the dog park of course. Lots of wildlife during certain times of year. No dangerous wildlife or reptiles. Fishing aloud certain time of year. No hunting = good Firewood at main entrance. No snack machines seen?

Very nice place all in all to visit for a week or weekend.
connie P.
Guide
Sep. 1, 2019
Belmont Park
out of the way nice
Had to ask to find but nice little out of the way spot had alittle gravel road to get back to it not bad seemed well token care of the site manager was very nice. The cost was 10 buck's there were group that seemed to be there for awaile in campers right next to the only out house for this huge spot was very sad not to see any picnic table's for the tent people they did have couple fire pit's . But would of been nice to relax for the short period of time before getting ate by bug's there on the water again with boat doc nice big area but more toilet's and tables would of been wonderful
Laura M.
Legend
Oct. 5, 2023
Buffalo River State Park Campground
Everything you need
Good state park campground with everything you need. You can make your reservations online once you get there, and it’s nice because there’s no online transaction fee. But watch out that you pay the $7 daily state park entry fee as well as the camping fee, because otherwise you'll get a friendly visit from a ranger!

There are two loops, one slightly larger one with 50 and 30 amp power (no water or sewer) for $34, and one smaller one with no power for $24. We stayed in a power site because we couldn’t handle the heat anymore, otherwise the smaller one looked a little nicer and quieter and we would have stayed there.

Showers were nice and clean and free. Bathrooms were nice.

Very nice walking trails all around the campground and throughout the park as a whole. Trash dumpsters here as well as an assortment of segregated recycle bins. Good cell reception with Verizon and ATT. Firewood available at office for $8 and ice for $3.

Group camp is off from the main campground a ways, but connected via a little walking trail. There is a dump station and potable water fill at the campground exit.

No drinking allowed at any Minnesota State Park campground!
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Patrick M.
Guide
Jul. 4, 2025
Buffalo River State Park Campground
Meticulously Maintained Campground Along a River
Spectacularly well-maintained campground along the Buffalo River in western Minnesota, half an hour east of Fargo, ND. Two small loops of campsites, one with electrical service and the other without. We stayed in the larger loop with electrical service: half the loop backing up against the prairie (lower numbers) and the other half backing up against the woods (higher numbers). Well spaced sites, with some screening between sites. Very clean bathhouse (appears new) with flush toilets, hot showers and a dish-washing station. Several looping hiking trails start in and around the campground, so you can put together a hike from 15 minutes to two hours. Ours was about an hour, half in the prairie and half along the river. Friendly and helpful staff/rangers.