Free Camping Collection
Public Campground
Nelson Lake
Description
Nelson Lake offers free primitive campsites. It is approximately 573 square acres in size with 13 miles of shoreline. With depth reaching 35 feet at its deepest, but averaging about 16 feet deep. You can find a variety of fish in Nelson Lake including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and white Crappie.
Detours Nearby

Sweet Briar Lake Campsites
30 min away

Mitchell Lake
1 hr away
Drive Time
- 34 min from Bismarck, ND
- 1 hr 21 min from Minot, ND
- 3 hrs 5 min from Fargo, ND
- 3 hrs 53 min from Grand Forks, ND
Location
Nelson Lake is located in North Dakota
Address
2301 35th Ave SW
Center, ND
Coordinates
47.08535700704779 N
101.23634769155228 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


