Best Glamping near New Town, ND
Lewis & Clark State Park houses upscale glamping accommodations along the shores of Lake Sakakawea near New Town, North Dakota. The park features safari-style canvas tents and resort-quality glamping units with comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control options. Each glamping accommodation includes private outdoor spaces with fire pits, picnic tables, and convenient access to modern bathroom facilities with showers. "The campground has a few trees for privacy but mostly open," notes one guest, highlighting the scenic lake views available from most glamping units. The park maintains a small general store selling essentials, ice cream, and camping supplies, along with firewood delivery service. Beulah Bay Recreation Area also offers premium glamping options with similar amenities and lakeside settings.
The glamping experience at these resort-style locations centers around Lake Sakakawea's recreational opportunities. Guests enjoy swimming at sandy beaches, fishing for multiple species, boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking with rental equipment available on-site. Miles of hiking trails wind through the surrounding badlands landscape, offering wildlife viewing opportunities. According to a camper, "There are plenty of trails and the dogs love swimming in the lake." Educational ranger programs at the Lewis & Clark amphitheater provide evening entertainment, especially for families. Both locations maintain basketball courts, volleyball areas, playgrounds, and horseshoe pits. Most glamping accommodations remain available from May through September, with limited off-season availability. Advance reservations are recommended for these popular glamping resorts, especially during summer weekends.
