Best Tent Camping near Larimore, ND

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Tent Camping Reviews near Larimore, ND

79 Reviews of 5 Larimore Campgrounds


  • G
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Homme Dam Recreational Area

    A life saver in the cold months

    This is a nice campground, I’m sure it would be more enjoyable in the warmer seasons. Has everything you need to have a pleasurable stay except for laundry facilities. Full hook ups for the RV’er, tent camping, boat ramp with docks, playgrounds, restrooms with showers, personal garbage can picked up weekly, friendly staff, fire rings and bbq grills. All this comes with beautiful views that over look the reservoir and best of all open year around. For the cold weather campers the shower floors are heated! Can’t believe I got all this for $500 month plus $35 vehicle fee.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 20, 2024

    Red River State Recreation Area

    City camping at ita best

    Not going to say anything that everybody else hasn't said in the reviews but I thought it was charming there's space between the campers and well there's no privacy there tends not to be in city campgrounds. Also it's right on the River trails so if you're a biker it's fun to do the loop that goes from both the North Dakota and the Minnesota side. The bike trails also connect you to the larger city and there's several other very charming parks and downtown neighborhoods or downtown houses to see. The walk-in sites near the river are quite nice I wouldn't come here if you wanted to be in a quiet state park but that's not the intent of the park and it's a good use of the green space. I'm fully self-contained so I didn't use the bathrooms I've heard their little bit older but there's water there's sewer there's electric sites their sites with electric only and then their sites for just camping also group sites.

  • Ian Y.
    Sep. 19, 2020

    Red River State Recreation Area

    An RV camping experience, unless you're walking

    If you're looking for somewhere to park a big RV, this campground is modern, convenient, and nicely-equipped. There's no privacy or nature to be had, though. It's a grassy plain with straight rows of pull-throughs.

    However, there are a handful of walk-in sites off to the side that looked quite nice. That's definitely the way to go if you'd like to pitch a tent and have a little peace and quiet.

  • Samantha B.
    Oct. 26, 2018

    Turtle River State Park Campground

    Beautiful State Park

    Turtle River State park has beautiful mature ash trees for a nice shady camp spot. There are numerous sites with water and electricity with central location shower houses. The camp sites are large, level and secluded.There are lovely wide trails for biking and hiking and a river runs through the park. There are also walk-in sites, cabins and open tenting sites.

  • Spencer F.
    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.

  • Chris A.
    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.

  • L
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Cooperstown City Campground

    Very Cute little park

    We have a rooftop tent so the tent sites didn’t work for us. The rv site was all gravel and easy to navigate. The bathroom and showers were very nice and clean. There was a cute little playground and horseshoe pits. It’s also pet friendly!

  • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2024

    Red River State Recreation Area

    Perfect for the month of October!

    I'm always looking for a campsite late in the afternoon. And this one turned out to be perfect. I pulled into East Grand forks. Got out my phone and started looking, and I said oh, there's a state campground right near here. Here. Right in town in fact. I'm traveling with the dog on this trip so I'm always looking for places that I can run the dog, if possible off leash in the morning. Well, technically you're not supposed to have docs off leash here, there's plenty of space down along the river and trails that go away from the campground where the dog can have a little bit of a free exercise. Because it's October, the place is almost empty. And I got one of the no hookup sites, so it was reasonably priced.


Guide to Larimore

Tent camping near Larimore, North Dakota, offers a unique blend of serene landscapes and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Kolding Dam/Upper Turtle Reservoir, campers can enjoy a free camping experience with stunning views, although amenities are minimal.
  • The Backcountry Campsite features picnic tables and allows fires, making it a cozy spot for families and friends.
  • For those seeking a more rustic experience, Matejeck Dam Rec Area offers a simple tent camping environment without the distractions of modern amenities.

Local activities for outdoor enthusiasts

  • Hiking along the scenic trails near Backcountry Campsite provides an excellent opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area.
  • Fishing and wildlife watching are popular activities at Kolding Dam/Upper Turtle Reservoir, where you can often spot coyotes and other wildlife.
  • The peaceful surroundings of Crystal City Park make it an ideal spot for stargazing on clear nights.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Larimore, ND?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Larimore, ND is Kolding Dam/Upper Turtle Reservoir with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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