Established Camping
Summit Campground
Summit Campground near Grassy Butte, ND, is surrounded by rolling plains and open landscapes. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Maah Daah Hey Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Description
There are two walk-in tent sites with picnic tables and fire grates. There are also two picnic areas with shelters and pull through camping units for RV's and other vehicles. The campground has a handicap accessible vault toilet. A 100-yd hiking trail leading west from the campground provides visitors with a scenic view of the underlying valley. Summit trailhead is in the north end of the campground on the west side of the road. The campground has sufficient parking space that can also be used as a meeting point for Summit Trail.
Location
Summit Campground is located in North Dakota
Directions
Located 18.5 miles south of Watford City on Highway 85. Turn west at either sign and travel approx. ½ mile where a well-maintained gravel road will lead you to the campgrounds.
Coordinates
47.54004534 N
103.24179275 W
Detours Nearby
Grassy Butte Community Park
8 min away
Magpie Campground
51 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 16 min from Bismarck
- 2 hrs 20 min from Minot
- 4 hrs 10 min from Rapid City
- 4 hrs 47 min from Billings
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageLast on 8/16/25- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
