Best Glamping near Kenmare, ND

Northgate Dam Recreation Center and Old Settlers Park provide glamping accommodations near Kenmare, North Dakota with accessible amenities for luxury outdoor experiences. Both locations feature electric hookups and comfortable sites designed for glamping enthusiasts seeking an elevated camping experience with modern conveniences. The campgrounds maintain clean facilities and scenic settings for glamping visitors. "Such a nice camping spot. Clean and tidy, on a beautiful pond with lots of rec opportunities," noted one visitor about Northgate Dam Recreation Center. These canvas accommodation sites offer picnic tables, toilet facilities, and trash service, creating a boutique camping atmosphere where visitors can enjoy comfort while connecting with nature.

The glamping locations provide access to recreational activities centered around water features and natural surroundings. Northgate Dam Recreation Center includes multiple docks for fishing and swimming, with excellent opportunities to catch trout, walleye, and bluegill in a serene setting. Old Settlers Park sits along a river with a beach area for swimming and relaxation. According to a camper, "The location was beautiful and peaceful. The campground was very clean." Both glamping destinations feature playgrounds for families, and Old Settlers Park includes a disc golf course and walking bridges. The parks offer varying levels of privacy, with tent glamping areas at Old Settlers situated away from the main road in a separate section from RV sites. These boutique camping options operate seasonally, with Old Settlers Park typically open from May 1 to mid-October.

Best Glamping Sites Near Kenmare, North Dakota (2)

    1. Northgate Dam Rec Center

    4 Reviews
    Kenmare, ND
    19 miles
    Website

    "Playground with basketball court; clean vault toilets; electric available at each site. Best part... $5 per night, $10 if you want electric.
    Half hour from Portal border crossing."

    "A lot of camper slots (also can be used as tent spots) with electrical hook ups. No dump area or water hook ups šŸ˜”."

    2. Old Settlers Park

    6 Reviews
    Minot, ND
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 838-2810

    "That being said it was nicely maintained and I have to mention the bathrooms are replenished and cleaned daily and fully stocked with CHARMIN ULTRA toilet paper which is an absolute luxury at a simple"

    "Nice electric and water hookups (no sanitation services). Sites are all large. Tent sites are nicest as they are away from road. Tent sites are in separate area from rv sites."

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Glamping Reviews near Kenmare, ND

10 Reviews of 2 Kenmare Campgrounds


  • Stefanie Z.
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Old Settlers Park

    Small and cute, clean bathrooms

    We stayed 3 nights in early September, Fri-Sun. I was a bit surprised at how few people were there - 2 or 3 long campers and we were the only tent campers. It was nice for privacy but felt a little eerie at times. That being said it was nicely maintained and I have to mention the bathrooms are replenished and cleaned daily and fully stocked with CHARMIN ULTRA toilet paper which is an absolute luxury at a simple campground lol. The showers are also pretty nice and the facility is heated. So appreciated. It has a little pavilion, a playground, ā€œbeachā€, a couple cute bridges, a big grassy field for stargazing or throwing the ball around, a disc golf course, and of course you’re right on the river which is cool. Swimming is allowed at your own risk. I’m giving it five stars mostly for how well kept the bathrooms were, but it did feel a little desolate at times. I get it’s the end of camping season though and it was a little cold at night so that’s probably why. There are a few stray cats and dogs wandering about at times. We are good sleepers and this didn’t bother us much but there are heavily trafficked train tracks a couple hundred yards away from the campground so if you are a light sleeper or are bothered by trains this might not be the place for you. Umm all in all it’s a cute and peaceful little park that made a nice home for a few nights. It’s patrolled by police throughout the day too. We’d probably stay there again if we ever happen to go to Minot. Oh! There’s a decent North Dakota style winery (sweet fruit wines) a couple miles down the road with a lovely view and even some hikes. Worth a visit - Pointe of View. Ok, done now I promise.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2023

    Old Settlers Park

    Great price and sites

    I love county and city parks. They are always such a great value. This one does not disappoint. Nice electric and water hookups (no sanitation services). Sites are all large. Tent sites are nicest as they are away from road. Tent sites are in separate area from rv sites. Expect road and rail noise at both.

  • J
    May. 22, 2021

    Northgate Dam Rec Center

    Great spot!

    Such a nice camping spot. Clean and tidy, on a beautiful pond with lots of rec opportunities. Playground with basketball court; clean vault toilets; electric available at each site. Best part... $5 per night, $10 if you want electric.
    Half hour from Portal border crossing.

  • Thomas B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2025

    Old Settlers Park

    Long walk to the bathroom

    This is a clean little campground with easy access to US-2. It has free showers but it’s in the only bathroom which is a long walk from the camping sites.

  • connie P.
    Sep. 1, 2019

    Old Settlers Park

    Train's

    Was 15 to tent campĀ  nice parkĀ  your away from the rv in your own slice of grass nice bathroom with shower's had no bug's at all was foggy and mist over in the am from the water

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2022

    Old Settlers Park

    Beautiful and off the beaten path

    I will definitely be returning here on my next trip through the area. The only issue that I had was the noise from the construction across the river.

  • Kacie O.
    Jun. 28, 2020

    Northgate Dam Rec Center

    Great Family Fishing Hole

    Great Family Area! Had to 2 play grounds, 4 little docks (1 fishing, for swimming area), Fish cleaning station!

    A lot of camper slots (also can be used as tent spots) with electrical hook ups. No dump area or water hook ups šŸ˜”.

    Bring a kayak, canoe, or boat and enjoy excellent fishing for trout, walleye and blue gill!

  • Cynthia O.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Northgate Dam Rec Center

    Beautiful and Quiet

    My husband and I stayed one night on our relocation trip from Alaska.Ā  The location was beautiful and peaceful.Ā  The campground was very clean.Ā  I wish we had been able to stay longer.Ā  The $10 fee is certainly reasonable!

  • Buck G.
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Northgate Dam Rec Center

    Quite and relaxing

    Easy access plenty of space. Good Quiet and relaxing


Guide to Kenmare

Northgate Dam Recreation Center and Old Settlers Park offer glamping close to Kenmare, North Dakota at budget-friendly rates. Northgate Dam Recreation Center charges $10 per night with electricity or $5 without, while Old Settlers Park maintains separate tent camping areas away from RV sections. Both locations operate seasonally with limited services during winter months. The region experiences cold winters with temperatures frequently below freezing from November through March, making spring through early fall the optimal period for outdoor stays.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Northgate Dam Recreation Center provides four small docks including a dedicated fishing dock where visitors can catch a variety of fish. According to Kacie O., the area offers "excellent fishing for trout, walleye and blue gill" and includes a fish cleaning station for processing your catch.

Disc golf course: Old Settlers Park features a disc golf course alongside other recreational facilities. One camper noted the park has "a pavilion, a playground, 'beach', a couple cute bridges, a big grassy field for stargazing or throwing the ball around, a disc golf course."

Stargazing: The open fields at Old Settlers Park create ideal conditions for nighttime sky viewing. Stefanie Z. mentioned the park has "a big grassy field for stargazing or throwing the ball around," making it suitable for those interested in astronomy or simply enjoying clear night skies.

Water activities: Both locations support various water recreation options. Northgate Dam Recreation Center includes swimming areas with Kacie O. describing "4 little docks (1 fishing, for swimming area)," while Buck G. found the overall experience "Quiet and relaxing" with "easy access" to water features.

What campers like

Clean facilities: The maintenance standards at both locations receive consistent praise. Cynthia O. stated about Northgate Dam, "The campground was very clean. I wish we had been able to stay longer. The $10 fee is certainly reasonable!" This affordability combined with cleanliness makes it attractive to budget-conscious glampers.

Bathroom quality: The restroom facilities at Old Settlers Park stand out for their cleanliness and amenities. As Stefanie Z. enthusiastically noted, "the bathrooms are replenished and cleaned daily and fully stocked with CHARMIN ULTRA toilet paper which is an absolute luxury at a simple campground lol. The showers are also pretty nice and the facility is heated."

Spacious sites: The campgrounds offer generous spacing between sites. Mary F. observed that at Old Settlers Park, "Sites are all large. Tent sites are nicest as they are away from road. Tent sites are in separate area from rv sites."

Security: Regular patrols provide added safety for campers at Old Settlers Park. One reviewer mentioned, "It's patrolled by police throughout the day," offering peace of mind for those concerned about security during their stay.

What you should know

Train noise: Old Settlers Park sits near active railroad tracks that create noticeable noise. Stefanie Z. advised, "There are heavily trafficked train tracks a couple hundred yards away from the campground so if you are a light sleeper or are bothered by trains this might not be the place for you."

Limited hookups: Northgate Dam Recreation Center offers electricity but lacks other services. Kacie O. pointed out there's "No dump area or water hook ups," which requires planning ahead for water needs and waste disposal.

Bathroom distance: The facilities at Old Settlers Park require a significant walk from some camping areas. Thomas B. noted, "It has free showers but it's in the only bathroom which is a long walk from the camping sites."

Local winery: For adult visitors seeking nearby attractions, there's a winery within driving distance of Old Settlers Park. According to Stefanie Z., "There's a decent North Dakota style winery (sweet fruit wines) a couple miles down the road with a lovely view and even some hikes. Worth a visit - Pointe of View."

Tips for camping with families

Multiple playgrounds: Northgate Dam Recreation Center provides several play areas for children. Kacie O. described it as a "Great Family Area! Had to 2 play grounds, 4 little docks (1 fishing, for swimming area), Fish cleaning station!"

Swimming options: Both locations offer swimming opportunities with varying amenities. At Old Settlers Park, "Swimming is allowed at your own risk" according to Stefanie Z., who also mentioned the park has a small "beach" area.

Weather preparation: Spring and fall nights can be quite cold in this region. Connie P. observed at Old Settlers Park that it "was foggy and mist over in the am from the water," suggesting campers should pack appropriate clothing for temperature changes.

Local wildlife: Expect to encounter some animals around the campgrounds. Stefanie Z. mentioned, "There are a few stray cats and dogs wandering about at times," which parents should be aware of when camping with children.

Tips from RVers

Access directions: When arriving at Old Settlers Park, follow specific entrance instructions. Always C. advised, "Oh do not turn in the first park gate! Go on passed it to the faded sign and turn left to the park. Water spigot just past the white building. 30/50 service."

Site selection for shade: The sun exposure varies across sites at Old Settlers Park. According to Always C., "Very nice campground some sites have shade different times of day. No problem getting our 37 ft 5er in the park."

Seasonal considerations: Old Settlers Park operates on a limited season. The park is typically open "May 1 to mid October," requiring RVers to plan visits accordingly.

Border crossing proximity: For travelers coming from or heading to Canada, Northgate Dam offers convenient access. Jim noted it's a "Half hour from Portal border crossing," making it a practical stopover for international travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Kenmare, ND?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Kenmare, ND is Northgate Dam Rec Center with a 4.8-star rating from 4 reviews.