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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Keene, ND

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Juniper Campground in Theodore Roosevelt National Park maintains pet-friendly sites with accessible walking paths ideal for dog exercise. Pets must remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet throughout the campground area, with owners responsible for proper waste disposal. CCC Campground in Dakota Prairie National Grasslands provides another pet-friendly option with direct access to the Maah Daah Hey trail system where dogs can explore alongside their owners. The campground layout features spacious sites allowing adequate room for pets, with well-maintained pit toilets and potable water from a hand pump. Little Missouri State Park's bathrooms and grounds remain immaculately clean for both human and animal guests. Most campgrounds in the area permit both tent and RV camping with pets.

The Maah Daah Hey trail system accessible from CCC Campground offers extensive hiking opportunities for dogs and their owners, with multiple interconnected routes traversing the North Dakota badlands. Wildlife encounters necessitate keeping pets leashed and under control at all times, as coyotes can be heard howling in the distance at night. Summer temperatures frequently reach the high 90s, requiring ample water supplies for pets and ideally morning or evening exercise times. Most campgrounds near Keene lack dedicated dog parks but compensate with open spaces for controlled exercise. Little Missouri State Park combines equestrian facilities with hiking trails suitable for dogs, though the surrounding oil field activity creates some ambient light and noise. The nearest veterinary services require significant travel, so carrying a pet first aid kit is advisable when camping in this remote region.

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124 Reviews of 21 Keene Campgrounds

  • B
    May. 12, 2019

    Ccc Campground (Nd) — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

    A Cheap Alternative

    A cheaper alternative to TRNP’s Juniper Campground. This campground offers beautiful panoramic views of the North Dakota Badlands. Additionally, you can access the Maah Daah Hey Trail and explore the Badlands from here. The campground is well kept and is typically pretty quiet. There are no showers, but there is toilets and accessible drinking water.

  • H
    Sep. 22, 2020

    Little Missouri State Park Campground

    Off the beaten path

    We stayed at this park because the Theodore Roosevelt Nat'l Park North Unit campgrounds were closed for renovations. I mistakenly thought this park was close to the park, but it is actually a 90 minute drive. We had a reservation for 2 nights but only stayed one and moved to the CCC Campground to be closer to the park. The only real sites with a view are those that back-up to the Little Missouri River. All others are just looking at a prairie. This is also primarily a campground for horse people, which we are not. You do need to pay the additional North Dakota State Park fee if camping here.

  • Amurican L.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Lewis & Clark State Park — Lewis And Clark State Park

    Rangers! Park Rangers Everywhere !

    Lewis and Clark didn’t seem like much, but as soon as we got settled in the Park rangers checked on us. They did patrols all the time around and were super friendly! We had one storm while we were there and they gave us the emergency plan as fast as they could. Most campgrounds could care less, they assume you know the deal. I commend the staff at this place, it’s what true North Dakota’s do for each other.

    We also had plenty of space in our campsites and the area is super clean. The trails and the beach were quite exciting as the nights that were clear had the Aurora borealis in the background. So beautiful.

  • Matt S.
    Sep. 4, 2016

    Juniper Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Now I know why Teddy Roosevelt loved North Dakota! Check out Juniper to camp!

    I have already posted my review for the Theodore Roosevelt South campground - Cottonwood. I won't repeat myself too much. Believe it or not, but I would put the North unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park even ahead of Yosemite.

    The trees and the canopy in the Juniper campground is really cool. Especially against the terrain that surrounds it. The campground is low on amenities but high on scenery, and it is very clean.

    The hiking in the North unit is amazing. There is so much wildlife. Never have I been so close to so many animals in the wild. I saw a lot of wildlife in Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, but not as much as I did here.

    I never thought I would ever want to visit North Dakota. Honestly, I cant wait to go back. This place will blow your expectations, especially if you take an adventure on a hike or two. In the North unit, I highly suggest stopping at the River Bend Overlook and hiking down to the CCC shelter for some amazing views. Then drive to the end of the road and take a quick hike to Sperati Point.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2023

    Juniper Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Great Experience

    The National Park North Unit and Campground(CG) is easy to find off US-85. We showed our Access Passes to get into the park and then proceeded to mile marker 5, where the CG is located. We pulled up to the information and sign-in board for this first come, first serve CG at about 11:30 AM Mountain Time(interesting that when we got to the north unit area, our phones went back to central time, and after a quick Google search, we found out that the north unit runs on central time). A gentleman let us know that he had just pulled in and grabbed a campsite near the entrance/exit and that we’d probably only fit in site 8(this CG is all dry camping) as the perimeter campsites, both back-ins and pull-throughs, were too short for us. The other longer sites were already taken. We proceeded to pull through site 8, which is a long, quarter moon-shaped asphalt site. We maneuvered around to stay away from tree branches and stay on the pad. The picnic table and stand-up barbecue were on the driver’s side, but since the sites are nicely spaced out, this was not a problem. We then filled out our registration envelope, placed $14 cash(Access Pass discount) in the folder, put the tab on our post, and deposited the envelope in the registration area. We could have also written a check or used a credit card to pay. We got on and off 1 bar on Verizon. We did have a good shot north for Starlink. They have a vaulted toilet and flush toilet building along with potable water at the dump station. There are about a half dozen sites for longer rigs, such as 32, 42, and 43, 49, with 5 being the best site. We had our two dogs with us, and there was plenty of room to walk them around the CG. There was plenty of bison poop in the CG, but we didn't see any during our two-night stay. Watford City is 17 miles north and has your major amenities. We enjoyed using this CG as a base to explore the North Unit.

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 22, 2021

    4 Bears RV Park

    Never again

    We couldn’t find the check in place and no one knew where to check in. We get to check in and have to drive around to find the RV spaces. They were so close together. The sewer connection didn’t work. We had to back up so close to the next row, it was nerve racking. The casino is walking distance, but really really really inconvenient because the entrance is on the opposite side of the building. There are employees driving around in golf carts, but no shuttle to the store or the restaurant in the casino. The only saving Grace was the water park nearby.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Summit Campground

    Summit Campground

    Free camp spot with just a few sites and a vault toilet. Near the main road, so quite a bit of road noise and late arrivals/passersby. Okay cell service, but great with a booster. Hiking trail nearby to stretch the legs or exercise the dog.

  • Matt B.
    May. 8, 2020

    Lewis & Clark State Park — Lewis And Clark State Park

    Best campground close to home

    My wife and I come here a couple of times every summer. It’s a great place to brings the dogs. There are plenty of trails and the dogs love swimming in the lake.

    The bathrooms are thoroughly cleaned every night and the park staff are very friendly and helpful. There is a theater area with educational presentations for the kids. Also, there is an ice cream truck that comes through the campground at night.

Guide to Keene

If you're looking for a great spot to camp with your furry friends near Keene, North Dakota, there are several options that cater to pet owners. These campgrounds offer a mix of amenities and activities that make for a fun and comfortable experience for both you and your pets.

Pet owners like the variety of amenities available

  • At Kota Ray Dam, pets are welcome, and you'll find picnic tables and electric hookups to make your stay more enjoyable.
  • Watford City Tourist Park offers drinking water and sanitary dump facilities, ensuring a convenient camping experience for you and your pet.
  • New Town Marina features a swimming beach and picnic areas, perfect for a day of fun with your dog.

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