Looking for the best campgrounds near Mandan, ND? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Discover great camping spots near Mandan, reviewed by campers like you.
$15 - $85 / night
"Planning a hike to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in North Dakota motivated me to learn more about the diverse landscapes and natural wonders of the U.S. national parks."
"Great park close to Mandan ND"
"Close to Bismarck and all it has to offer."
"This affordable park was just south of Bismarck, had good cell service, and was also a short walk to the Missouri River."
"Near by restaurants ( not in close walking distance but on the same main road that the campground is on."
"The campsite was well arranged - the quick overnights were toward the front for easy access, but the campers staying for a longer time were tucked away in a wooded area."
$25 - $100 / night
"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."
"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."
"It’s fully shaded and near a field for the dog to play in. He walked all the way to the site just to show us how to back our teardrop in to the tent spot - it fit perfectly!"
"I was a little annoyed that we paid $40 to have to pee behind a building…"
$10 - $20 / night
"South of Mandan, ND. Easy access."
"They have a water fill station and the playground is located in the middle of the loop so it's easily accessible to every site on the north loop."
"Nothing at the exit -- you have to go 10 minutes or so down the highway for gas and groceries. Laundry was small, but just $1.25/$1.00 for wash and dry."
"The spots, well they were close but situated in a way that you weren’t sitting staring at your neighbor. There were trees and foliage between the rows so it was comfortable."
"Beautiful, well-groomed, shaded hiking paths everywhere. Playgrounds. Big fields. Clean water access to the river for swimming, dogs, fishing. Good sized sights, well sheltered by trees."
ScoutHere in early May. We were the only campers. Nice grassy spots with some trees. Quiet neighborhood.
TravelerWe were only passing through and car camped a night. But was beautiful, secluded and quiet and not too crazy a drive into the spot.
LegendThis is run by the county and there are a number of spots to stop and camp. There's no services but fire rings. And you simply pull in and park next to your site. The lake is cute I'm guessing in the summer it's very busy it's very close to Center. There's no numbers no anything just open grassy spots.
LegendThis is the campground for travelers coming through town. It is very nice and at the city park. It is close to the road so I'm assuming you get road noise and I'm also assuming that during the summer of the park can be heavily used. But the flat spots are close and in the shade and have 30 amp service.
LegendThis is really more of a man camp for permanent campers then a weekend camper spot. You have full hookups and no bathrooms or other services. There's probably 15 sites back to back right beside one another in the Sun. So no privacy it really is for people who are probably working and living out of their campers.
LegendThere are a lot more trails then show on the map so happy exploring. While you are right next to the river, can't really see it from most of the RV campsites. There are some cool tent sites though with a terrific view. There is more here then expected so pleasantly surprised. The sites are really not very private but at least they are under the trees out of the sun and wind.
LegendThey have a handful of spots with water and electric and a few primitive spots. It is very cute the park is very well maintained. It is also close to The Knife River sites. I made the mistake of thinking I could get to one of the trails from here and you can't you'd have to actually go all the way back out and back in again. But if you have a day and you want to stay you could absolutely bike out there and bike back and do it.
LegendWe only stayed here 1 night. But it was a great stay! Nice looking amenities, including a small dog park and playground! They do have a pool and a restroom building with toilets and showers. I checked out these briefly as I did not have a chance to swim and did not need the restroom facilities. Everything seemed clean and well maintained. The office has a store and you can get firewood there. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit.
GuideJust 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
Camping near Mandan, North Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.
Camping around Mandan, ND, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful scenery!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Mandan, ND offers a wide range of camping options, with 49 campgrounds and RV parks near Mandan, ND and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mandan, ND is Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 25 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Mandan, ND.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Mandan, ND that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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