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Best Glamping near Washburn, ND

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Cross Ranch State Park Campground houses authentic Tipi accommodations along the scenic Missouri River, providing a distinctive glamping experience just outside of Washburn. The Tipi features a wood floor, comfortable cots, and ample interior space while offering sweeping river views directly from the entrance. "Great experience camping in an authentic Tipi," shared one visitor who appreciated how it kept their belongings dry during rainfall. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park also features glamping options with proximity to historical sites including Custer-era cavalry history and a reconstructed Mandan Indian village. Glampers at these locations can enjoy the natural beauty of North Dakota while experiencing accommodations that blend outdoor adventure with comfortable amenities. The sites include fire rings and picnic tables, with access to clean shower facilities and restrooms throughout the parks.

Missouri River views create a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities at these glamping destinations. Visitors can explore numerous hiking and biking trails, with Cross Ranch offering canoe and kayak rentals for river adventures. According to one reviewer, "We rented a canoe and 2 kayaks and were transported to Washburn and floated/paddled our way to Sanger boat launch. It took us about 3 hours and it was so beautiful!" The parks provide access to fishing spots, wildlife viewing opportunities, and historical tours of reconstructed forts and Native American cultural sites. Fort Abraham Lincoln features a visitor center with informative displays about Lewis and Clark's expedition through the region. Both locations offer convenient access to camping supplies, with firewood available for purchase on-site. These glamping destinations are typically busiest during summer weekends but provide peaceful accommodations with historical significance throughout the camping season.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Washburn, North Dakota (10)

    1. Cross Ranch State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Hensler, ND
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 794-3731

    "Great experience camping in an authentic Tipi. The Tipi has a wood floor and cots, with plenty of room. It kept us and our things dry during a rainstorm."

    "Lots of hiking paths available and major views of the Missouri River. Option to camp in the on site tepee."

    2. Primitive Campground

    1 Review
    Hensler, ND
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 794-3731

    "Stayed one night in one of the numerous walk-in primitive sites."

    3. Governors Centennial Loop Campground — Cross Ranch State Park

    1 Review
    Hensler, ND
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 794-3731

    $17 - $125 / night

    "There 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."

    4. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Bismarck, ND
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 667-6340

    $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."

    "Had an electric and water site. Bathhouse was clean with nice showers. Fishing, biking/hiking, and visiting the historic sites are things to do here."

    5. Fort Stevenson State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Garrison, ND
    28 miles
    Website

    "Bathrooms were great, the trails around the lake were great and the food at the marina was OK. This park is surrounded by beautiful lakes and fields of wheat. Shower was great."

    "This is a very well kept campground with clean bathrooms and showers, well maintained tent, camper, and RV sites, and excellent mountain biking and hiking trails."

    6. Bismarck KOA

    14 Reviews
    Bismarck, ND
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 222-2662

    "Bathhouse was nice and updated and clean. Site was mostly level. Near by restaurants ( not in close walking distance but on the same main road that the campground is on."

    "Each site has a picnic table and fire pit."

    7. East Totten Trail Campground (ND)

    3 Reviews
    Garrison, ND
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 654-7411

    $14 - $26 / night

    "Really cool thing is when you want to have adult time the bar/restaurant is not far and you can all take a walk there and do that for the night if you want. Easy access to the water as well"

    8. Beulah Bay Rec Area

    3 Reviews
    Hazen, ND
    38 miles
    Website

    "Bring water shoes if you plan on swimming in the lake as it is rocky.  All campsites include one picnic table and one fire pit."

    "Fishing cleaning station, playground, basketball, volleyball, frisbee golf, horse shoes, on site store for ice, food and wood(WiFi at the store) Bathrooms and showers. Great campground!"

    9. Wing Lake Mitchell

    2 Reviews
    Bismarck, ND
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 943-2357

    10. A Prairie Breeze RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Bismarck, ND
    39 miles
    +1 (701) 224-8215

    "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."

    "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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  • Z
    Sep. 28, 2018

    Cross Ranch State Park Campground

    Cross Ranch Tipi

    Great experience camping in an authentic Tipi. The Tipi has a wood floor and cots, with plenty of room. It kept us and our things dry during a rainstorm. Only downside is the size and shape of it don't allow any warmth to be retained, so be sure to have clothing/sleeping bags appropriate for the nighttime temperatures. There is a short, flat walk from the parking area to the Tipi site. Great views of the Missouri River, straight out from the Tipi "door".

  • Kenya A.
    Aug. 19, 2023

    Wing Lake Mitchell

    Good place to spend the night!

    At arriving, there is plenty of shade. To be the only ones there, with the exception of an occasional visitor to the park. Dumpster close for getting rid of any trash! Water spigot works.... but this like the picnic tables and porta potty were covered in webs, bring something to dust! Bathroom is stocked appropriately and easy to find past the covered picnic tables. Had a nice secluded spot for ourselves. If you're looking for electric-they have it! Downside, it may not work.... it didn't for us. Woke up to a beautiful sunrise!

  • Stephen C.
    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.

  • Jay Brenda S.
    May. 22, 2021

    A Prairie Breeze RV Park

    Needs major improvements

    I wish I could say it was a good experience but within the first 24 hrs, proved otherwise. Right away I received a call about my dog barking. She is a new mom and very protective, so she alerts us when someone she doesn't know is near or another dog. Never after quiet hours. Her pups play like babies do, again an issue. The "select" group of campers who's dogs bark well past quiet hour or revving engines continued. I was not comfortable there feeling segregated whilst around us it was ok to break the rules. We were moved to the very end because of the barking. And accused of killing grass that was barely growing in from the winter. Cleaned up loads of dog poo when moved to the 2nd spot left there by prior renters. After the first week we just stayed inside 95% of the time. Showers were cold and in the 21 days we've been here so far only 1 time had a hot shower. I would not recommend this RV spot. Unless of course you're among the "elite"

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 5, 2023

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    Enjoyed the History

    Great state park that is well maintained. Had an electric and water site. Bathhouse was clean with nice showers. Fishing, biking/hiking, and visiting the historic sites are things to do here. I did have to change sites because the pedestal on site 1 was too close to the road.

  • V
    Sep. 14, 2021

    Bismarck KOA

    Nice campground

    Nice campground. Bathhouse was nice and updated and clean. Site was mostly level. Near by restaurants ( not in close walking distance but on the same main road that the campground is on.

  • K
    Jul. 22, 2019

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    Beautiful, Quiet, Historical

    This was our maiden voyage in our first camper! South loop Campsite 36 was easy to park. Our electrical and water hookups were close. Dump station was easy. We were right next to comfort station which was well maintained. Kid Park was new and close to our site. There was lots of bike and walking trails. Since you are a state park expect fees but I think it helped keep the park quiet. It is right along the river and in walking distance to the forts, museum, historic Indian village, train ride and trails. Great for families of all ages!

  • Mary S.
    Aug. 8, 2018

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    Beautiful park - fantastic place to explore with children

    What a great park for families! That was my first thought. It just looks like a great place for kids to play. There's a playground, wide open spaces, easy trails, a river, and remnants of the fort and an Indian village. There's a paved bike path that you can take from the campground all the way to Bismarck (10+ miles). Or you can ride over to the cavalry and infantry areas of the fort and to the Indian village.

    There is a separate $7/day entrance fee in addition to the camping fee. We chose a primitive site (no water, no electric) because those sites are along the river, and the fee was $17. Sites with electricity and water are $25. There are also a couple tipis for $35 and two cabins for $60. There is a clean shower facility plus other restrooms. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, and there's a dump station. We have camped at so many Forest Service sites that all these amenities make it feel like glamping!

    My only complaint is that there is no path from the primitive sites to a restroom other than the road. It would have been nice if there were a few paths between sites. No one wants to take a long route to a restroom in the middle of the night. And cutting through an occupied site is poor camping etiquette.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2021

    Beulah Bay Rec Area

    Well kept campgrounds

    This campground is nice for larger groups and has a lot of long-term campers. The campground does have cabins and they are well kept and clean. Lots of family activities like horseshoes, basketball court, frisbee golf, and volleyball. Kayak rentals are available as well!

    Bring water shoes if you plan on swimming in the lake as it is rocky.  All campsites include one picnic table and one fire pit.

Guide to Washburn

Cross Ranch State Park offers distinctive camping experiences on the banks of the Missouri River near Washburn, North Dakota. Located in a region with seasonal temperature variations from below freezing winters to 80°F summer days, the park sits at approximately 1,700 feet elevation. The surrounding cottonwood forest creates natural barriers between many campsites, providing habitat for deer, wild turkeys, and various bird species frequently spotted by campers.

What to do

Water activities along the Missouri River: Cross Ranch State Park Campground provides easy river access with options for paddling adventures. Visitors can explore the park's canoe and kayak rental services for guided or self-directed river trips. "First visit here, nice campground and layout. Park staff was very nice and friendly. Beautiful views of Missouri River," notes one camper who appreciated the riverside location.

Hiking through native prairie: The park maintains several miles of hiking trails through diverse landscapes including woodland and prairie habitats. Trails range from short interpretive loops to longer paths connecting various park features. "There are a lot more trails then show on the map so happy exploring," mentions a visitor at Governors Centennial Loop Campground, noting how the network of paths offers more exploration options than initially apparent.

Historical site tours: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground features multiple preserved and reconstructed historical structures. "There is a bunch of history and many happy faces in this area. Everything you would need here is only a stone throw away," writes one visitor who enjoyed learning about regional military and cultural history at this glamping destination near Washburn.

What campers like

Private, secluded campsites: Many visitors to Cross Ranch praise the privacy offered by well-spaced sites. "When I go camping I love having trees and the water near and this spot has both!" reports one camper who enjoyed the natural setting. Primitive Campground offers particularly secluded options with one reviewer noting that "The tall cottonwood trees provide great seclusion, and we didn't hear anyone all night."

Family-friendly amenities: Primitive Campground at Cross Ranch offers wagon assistance for gear transportation. "The camp hosts provided wagons in the parking area for easy transport of camping supplies," explains a visitor who found this especially helpful for the walk-in sites. Multiple campgrounds in the area feature playground equipment and open spaces for children to play.

Clean facilities: Across the region's campgrounds, visitors frequently mention well-maintained bathrooms and shower facilities. A visitor to Fort Abraham Lincoln noted, "The park staff was super friendly, bathrooms were the cleanest I have seen. I had an awesome shower." Even at simpler facilities, most campgrounds maintain regular cleaning schedules and stock supplies appropriately.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: During peak summer months, securing reservations for glamping close to Washburn, North Dakota is highly recommended. Most parks allow bookings up to 90 days in advance, with holiday weekends filling quickly. Bismarck KOA offers year-round availability with full amenities about 30 minutes from Washburn.

Weather considerations: The area experiences significant seasonal variations. "Only downside is the size and shape of it don't allow any warmth to be retained, so be sure to have clothing/sleeping bags appropriate for the nighttime temperatures," cautions one tipi camper at Cross Ranch, highlighting the importance of proper gear even during summer when evening temperatures can drop significantly.

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