Best Tent Camping near Mandan, ND

Recent Tent Reviews near Mandan, North Dakota

126 Reviews of 10 Mandan Campgrounds

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  Sydney

  Scout

  

  Aug. 29, 2023

  General Sibley Park

  A nice dependable campsite for a stopping point

  Stayed here as an overnight stop and it was perfect for what I needed! The tent camping loop is a road through a large field with some picnic tables and trees. You can pull off and pitch your tent anywhere you like. The grass was very plush and I slept very well.

  For a tent site, it was $12 cash in the drop box because I got there after hours (not sure if they accept card during office hours).

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  GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 1, 2022

  Morton County Fort Rice Campground

  Campground is very quiet.

  Campground is 25 miles from Mandan. The campground has 2 vault toilets, 10 electric sites, potable water, dumping, and picnic sites. Nearby trail heads, water access and boat ramps, fish cleaning station and historic sites. Pull through sites are reserved for 30+ day camping. Very little shade but close to water.

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 17, 2018

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Find Your Trail! in search of Lewis and Clark

  This is a nice park that is worth an overnight to learn about expedition history, native Mandan culture, and more. The park is a stop of. the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail , which was the draw for us. The park has a nice campground, with RV sites set back jn the trees and large tent sites right in the Missouri River! There are also camper cabins to rent. The park has a nice visitor center with terrific displays, moany aboutLewis and Clark, also a reconstructed Mandan encampment, plus the home and barracks of Custer and his cavalry. Running through the park is a cool trolley that takes you to historic points within the park, then on into the town of Mandan 6 miles away. The campgrounds have nice bath houses, plus a playground for kids and naturalist programs with an enthusiastic staff. Nice experience!

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  Alexis C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 20, 2018

  Bismarck KOA

  fine for an overnight stop

  stayed here while traveling across ND. the tent sites were really big and the campground and bathrooms were clean. not much privacy between sites though.

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  Kelly

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2021

  General Sibley Park

  Good car camping

  Great spot for stopping on a long drive. Plenty of car/tent camping spots that don’t need or take reservations. Just pull into a grassy area by a firepit and picnic table and you’re good to go!

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  Jill B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 5, 2021

  General Sibley Park

  Great spot !

  This is a great spot! They always have tent sites available (no electric) for $12. This was our last night of a very long trip, and were very pleased to find a spot on Labor Day weekend. Clean showers and bathrooms also!

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  Brandi M.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 15, 2019

  Cross Ranch State Park Campground

  Beautiful N.D campground

  First visit here, nice campground and layout. Park staff was very nice and friendly. Beautiful views of Missouri River. We stayed in the TeePee this visit but plan on coming back for tent camping. Only complaints were the long haul from the parking area, the vaulted toilets smelt very bad but could of been from the heat! (Vaulted toilet, no sink) And the bugs!!! Tons of flying ants and ticks everywhere, but we managed!

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  Lisa C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 5, 2022

  A Prairie Breeze RV Park

  Peaceful, easily accessible, clean place for our overnight stay

  We are on a two month long cross country road trip this summer, towing a 30ft travel trailer. We needed a place with full hook-ups as we'd been boondocking for several days and this place was perfect. Reservations were taken care of with one call, but none are needed as they also offer 24 hour first-come, first-serve spots, too. There are tent camping, no-hookup and just electric/water hookup options also available and all sites are pull through. This is a simple place but right off I-94 and very easy to access.

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  Lauren M.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 14, 2021

  Glen Ullin Memorial Park

  Quiet, off the beaten track

  This was a quick one night stop for me along the road. It’s very nice and quiet. There is a camp host but I didn’t meet them. Super amazing quick way to pay via a QR code and Apple Pay!! Although, you could do it the old fashioned way as well with a sealed envelope. I stayed at a tent site. They are in the open grass and I presume each “site” is designated by a picnic table. I was the only tent camper. There were about 3 RVs there. There isn’t a lot to do in the area but it’s great for a nice quiet night sleep if you’re on a road trip like I am.

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  Gregory

  Guide

  

  May. 13, 2023

  Beaver Creek

  Lovely waterfront campground

  Stayed 3 days, due to not wanting to drive in the storm the last day. First 2 days were lovely and just the right amount of shade from the trees. Only 2 vault toilets, 1 in each of the RV and Tent areas. Could have done with a regular clean, but there were only 2 sites taken when we stayed. An extra 2 toilets and shower block by the boat ramp. Also a playground. (Note: Drinking water and showers are seasonal, so check the website if you need these to be operational) Each of the RV sites had their own grill and picnic table. Looked like the tent sites may share these facilities. Lots of locals visit to fish, and seemed to be quite lucky as well with Catfish and Walleye. Lovely place to visit for a few days. Also note, if you have an annual parks pass, you may get up to a 50% discount when booking.

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  Cullen C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 2, 2024

  Primitive Campground

  Great place for a weekend getaway

  Stayed one night in one of the numerous walk-in primitive sites. I reserved the site online, and received great help and flexibility from the park rangers when I needed to change the reservation date due to poor weather. There are multiple drive-in tent sites along the road to the walk-in sites. There were a few people camped in the drive in sites, but we had the walk-in section all to ourselves. The camp hosts provided wagons in the parking area for easy transport of camping supplies. I highly recommend staying in a site along the river for a great water view right from your site. The tall cottonwood trees provide great seclusion, and we didn’t hear anyone all night. There is a pit toilet next to the parking area, but we opted to drive to the ranger station/help desk for running sinks and toilets. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Highly recommend staying here!

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  Art S.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 21, 2018

  Hillcrest Acres Campground

  An RV Park with a perfect tent spot and the coolest owner

  We’re putting in long miles on our way home and start looking for a place to stay. Nobody has reviewed this campground on The Dyrt. A Google search shows some mixed comments. Then we read a recent one that says there is a new owner and it’s a great place. We’re tired and this sounds promising so we stopped by. 

  The owner, Tobias, drove up as we did. He hurried over and invited us in to the office. He’s a carpenter so we got to talking about my teardrop camper. He suggested we camp in one of the tent sites. 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! There is a light pole with a bug zapper on it. He showed us the switch and pointed out the bathhouse. Two showers and a separate place to wash dishes. Our neighbor walked over to talk and said he is staying all summer. If we had more time we would take advantage of being so close to Bismarck. 

  The RV spots seem close together and most didn’t have much shade. People staying in them enjoy them. There was a group that got together to hang out - they kept at it all day. Tobias was telling me how many campers are repeat customers. Some are retirees and others are in the trades and others just like it here. That speaks highly of the positive vibe I felt before I even set up camp. There are a variety of sites depending on what you are looking for. Take the time to find your perfect site. Tobias said they are working to fix things up so this place should get better and better. He even asked for suggestions on things I’ve seen that make a campground better. I’m impressed by his drive to make this a welcoming place. 

  This campground demonstrates that the quality as well as the feel of a place can change. This is a great place to stop on your journey or perhaps for a longer visit.

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  Karen Z.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 13, 2018

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Wonderful campground

  Clean Campground. Tent area and multiple camper pads. Vault toilets available. Ranger programs available. Right in the heart of Ft. Abraham Lincoln. Lots to do--visit the Block houses, Gen. Custer's home, commissary, etc. Close to Mandan and Bismarck (State Capitol)

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  Noel N.

  Scout

  

  May. 24, 2018

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Nice park

  Great park close to Mandan ND

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  GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 30, 2021

  Heart Butte Reservoir (Lake Tschida)

  Busy boat launch but friendly and respectful campers

  Five primitive campgrounds with wells and vault toilets. The two stars are for how this place is taken care of. Not well kept.

  Decent fishing for North Dakota. Try your hand at catching crappie, walleye, catfish, perch, white bass, pike, bluegill, large and smallmouth bass. Bait store nearby!

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  Karen Z.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 13, 2018

  Graner Park

  Peaceful Area

  Nice to camp at. South of Mandan, ND. Easy access.

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  Sharon

  Guide

  

  Sep. 27, 2022

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Great riverfront site

  Site 101 has a great view of the river.

  The Mandan village was interesting and the hike around the park had nice views.

  Bathrooms and showers were fine.

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  Stephen C.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 12, 2024

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

  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. It is remarkable to see the diversity of environments protected in these parks, from rugged mountains to vast deserts and dense forests. As I prepare for my outdoor adventure at Fort Abraham Lincoln, I am inspired to consider future trips to explore the beauty and biodiversity preserved in the US National Park system, which I learned more about by reading https://www.agmglobalvision.com/u-s-national-parks. Each visit promises an unforgettable experience of immersing yourself in the splendor of nature.

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  PJ F.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 21, 2022

  Sweet Briar Lake

  Uh-amazing

  Like others before me said - how is this free!? 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. But thanks to this nifty app, we were introduced to this very nifty spot! It’s right off the 94. Is there a little highway noise, yes. Did it bother us? Nope. We were in a huge spot right on a lake ! The view was so peaceful & it was otherwise super quiet. In fact , there are several spots all around the lake & hardly anyone at all. This place is actually better than some campgrounds we’ve paid too much for . No hook ups , of course , but that’s what a generator is for ! So glad places like this exist.

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  Emily R.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 6, 2018

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Nice for a quick trip, but busy on the weekends

  The sites are in big loops so there is lots of room for kids to run in the grass safely. There are fun historic places to drive or hike too. The blockhouses and Mandan Indian Village are must sees. You can't access the river if you bring a boat and there isn't a swimming spot.

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  Shari M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 27, 2021

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Lots of space

  We were last minute and got the last spot for the weekend in the South Loop. Looks like the North Loop may be more popular because it has views of the river.

  Our site was a double pull through and because of the way it is set up our fire ring and table were opposite of our front door! The other half was the other way. Not all sites are like this though.

  We caught sight of a bald eagle sitting in a tree over the river!

  We were able to build a fire because fire restrictions were lifted.

  There are teepees to rent and camp close to the river! Beautiful spots!

  Bicycle trails were fun and lead to all the historic sites and one even leads out of the park and into the town of Mandan.

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  MickandKarla W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 13, 2022

  Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

  Interesting State Park

  This state park and the corresponding campground(CG) were easy to find off I 94 and then through Mandan. You check in at the gate where along with your camping fees, you still have to purchase an ND state-park vehicle pass for$7 a day or$35 a year. We then proceeded to back-in site 71 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP). The back-in was easy and the site was plenty long enough for our 39’ 5th wheel and F450. We received an electrical error from our Watch Dog surge protector and went back to the gate and reported the issue. A ranger showed up about 5 minutes later and swapped the 50 AMP breaker so all was good. We shared a water post with our neighbor and had great water pressure of 60+ so used a reducer. We got quite a few OTA channels and could have used our satellite. We also got 2 bars each on Verizon and T-Mobile. Site 71 had a nice-sized front yard. The rangers regularly patrol the CG and there’s firewood plus ice for sale near the camp host site. There are plenty of trails to explore either by walking or biking. In addition, the state park has a lot of Custer-era calvary history. Be sure to check out the park’s visitor center then visit the Slant Indian Village that’s adjacent to the visitor center. Be careful when selecting a pull-through site, as most, if not all of them, are actually set up as two sites. So, if you were to arrive after your neighbor, you will actually be backing into your site. We enjoyed our 3-day stay and would not hesitate to come back.

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  E E.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 23, 2022

  Glen Ullin Memorial Park

  Nice and Clean, but also “planes, trains, and automobiles”

  Very clean, with water and facilities. Separate RV and tent areas. Very inexpensive. Tent area nice and flat and grassy- perfect.

  Only downside is the proximity to a small airport with a 24hr rotating beacon, rail line across the street, and road intersection with rumble strips. All quieted down after 10 pm or so, so still has a good nights sleep. Position your tent carefully to place trees between you and the airport beacon, and you’ll be happier.

  Still, very nice municipal campground.

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  Corinna B.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2017

  General Sibley Park

  Basic Campground Near Bismarck

  We were passing through on our way between Minnesota and Glacier and needed a place to stay. Pulled in at 8pm in the summer and there were lots of places open. The tent side ($12/night) is one large green grassy area with tables here and there with nice tall trees. There's a gross pit toilet on the tent side, or if you walk on a pathway just a little bit you'll make it to the nicer bathroom on the RV side that has showers and flush toilets. Nice playground. Lots of bees.

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  Dylan T.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 31, 2020

  Kimball Bottom

  Beautiful Riverfront

  Stayed for free, but I really dont think it was supposed to be based on the county website... oops lol but the sheriff that passed by my tent paid us no mind. The sounds of the river were great, but ruined by the sounds of the vehicles going further south to the fishing and boat docks. About 1am is when the vehicles going by stopped until about 7am so that wasn't too fun. I would stay here again, but not in the middle of summer in a tent. It didn't get cold enough to sleep until 2am

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  Karen Z.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 13, 2018

  Cross Ranch State Park Campground

  Wonderful Park

  Great camping facilites. Tent and camper sites. Yurts available and cabins available. Great hiking area, playground, ranger presentations.

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  Karen Z.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 13, 2018

  General Sibley Park

  Hidden Gem

  Nice tent area and plenty of camper pads. Day use areas available with shelters and playgrounds. Disc golf course. Vault toilets. Close to Bismarck and all it has to offer.