Established Camping
Hazelton Area - Lake Oahe
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Due to temporary adjustments in recreation operations across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District, Hazelton Recreation Area is closed for the 2025 Recreation season. This is necessary to ensure visitor safety and environmental protection as we respond to staffing and resource limitations affecting our ability to maintain normal levels of service this season. We understand how disappointing this may be and sincerely apologize for the disruption to your plans.
Hazelton Area - Lake Oahe offers camping near the expansive waters of Lake Oahe, surrounded by flat plains and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the recreational opportunities at Lake Oahe, including fishing and boating.
Description
Army Corps of Engineers
Oaha Recreation Area
Overview
Hazelton Recreation Area is located on the east bank of the Missouri River on Lake Oahe just south of Bismarck, North Dakota. The lake is formed by the Oahe Dam in South Dakota, which was built during the Flood Control Act of 1944, commonly called the Pick-Sloan Plan. The lake and dam are named for the Oahe Indian Mission established in 1874 among the Lakota Sioux Indians. Over 50 recreation areas are scattered around Lake Oahe, where camping, fishing, boating and hunting are popular activities. For more information, please visit the Oahe Dam & Lake website .
Recreation
Visitors enjoy coming to Lake Oahe for its great boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing opportunities. Many species of fish inhabit the lake, including walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. Many acres of land around the lake are open to public hunting. A wide variety of small and large game animals inhabit the area, including deer, pronghorn, grouse, dove, pheasant, partridge, squirrel, rabbit and waterfowl.
Natural Features
Lake Oahe extends from Oahe Dam near Pierre, South Dakota to Bismarck, North Dakota and is 231 miles long. Its 2,250 miles of shoreline are made up of mixed grass prairie dotted with trees that grow down to the shore in occasional steep draws.
Nearby Attractions
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (701) 255-0015.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations and changes, please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies.
Fee Info
Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10 non-refundable on-line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.
Location
Hazelton Area - Lake Oahe is located in North Dakota
Directions
From Bismarck, ND, take University Drive south (road becomes Highway 1804). Continue 25 miles south. Recreation area will be on the right side of the road.
Address
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
HAZELTON RECREATION AREA
6175 HWY 1804 SW
Hazelton, ND 58544
Coordinates
46.5205556 N
100.5433333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonGood
- AT&TPoor
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 50 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 31 min from Bismarck
- 2 hrs 9 min from Minot
- 2 hrs 46 min from Fargo
- 3 hrs 39 min from Grand Forks
