Best Campgrounds near McLeod, ND

If you are passing through, Katherine is adorable. I was surprised to find the campground full. Looked to me like permanent summer long campers so my guess is that it might be full all summer.

I stayed 2 days while working on the NCT which runs right past it. Only a few other campers. Still no showers but lots of shade and there are trails in the trees and the primitive spots are wonderful. I wish it was a bit further from the road which was surpringly busy and loud.

My husband and I packed up our gear one day and just headed out It's just far enough to shed all the city life that weighs you down sometimes. Secluded, clean, safe. A much needed escape....to breathe and reset mentally.

Big event, we're lucky to find his space open. campground completely full , thousands of pickups and cars. Level sites with cement pad. Some pull through most back in. Amazingly, very quiet at night.

Lovely campground with sites along the river and in an area closer to the office and showers.   That area is rather tight, but adequate.  

Good walking trails.

This would be a decent campground if it wasn’t for the other city park visitors in the camping area. It’s supposed to be for registered campers only but they allow non campers to fish the river and they abuse that privilege and park their vehicles in front of campers and some even set up a bbq in vacant campsites. There were a couple of teens selling chips and walking through campsites. We felt uneasy about non campers wandering around Most sites are uneven, it’s ok for a one nighter

We opted for what the staff person told us were more level sites instead of those overlooking the river. Although our site was level, the spaces were closer together. Fine for an overnight stay. Have not checked the bathroom facilities yet, but they do stay locked, a plus.

I was lucky enough to get a spot far under the trees. It was quite private and even though it was labor day weekend, it was quiet and peaceful. Good cell service, I was able to work on Friday via my hot spot. The campground is well maintained and the trail had just been mowed. Unfortunately there are stickers and poor tuck found a number of them. We still had fun.

The campsites are integrated into the fairgrounds which is different but nice. Very little shade for most of the sites and the reservation process is a bit difficult to navigate but the sites is nice and quiet. There is a bathroom and an outside shower but way better if you have a full camper. Nice access to town and bike trails and across the street and some trails down by the river.