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Summit Campground

5 Reviews

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

US Forest Service

Little Missouri National Grassland

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.

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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

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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
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Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Toilets
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General Info

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

Emma A.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2025

Small free camping trailhead

This is a pretty spot with 3 boondocking sights with picnic tables, 2 have canopies over them. Parking for hiking. One spot that is a loop turn around. I have a 2500 crew cab and 21' trailer parked without a problem. Could accommodate a little bigger trailer.

There is steady road noise from I-85. A fair amount of large trucks passing most of the time.

Month of VisitAugust

Meghan B.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2025

Summit Campground

Free camp spot with just a few sites and a vault toilet. Near the main road, so quite a bit of road noise and late arrivals/passersby. Okay cell service, but great with a booster. Hiking trail nearby to stretch the legs or exercise the dog.

Month of VisitAugust

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Bob D.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2025

Good spot for an overnight

Nice forest service campground with pit toilets. No fee, fire pits, picnic tables, only two of us here on a Sat night in August

Month of VisitAugust

Brett D.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 3, 2025

National Grasslands Campground

There are plenty of spots available with even ground and fire pits. Be aware of current fire conditions posted on the NPS billboard at the bathrooms. No amenities but a great place to stay for a few days for free. 14 day limit on camping.

Month of VisitMay

Nevin C.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

Cheap and noisy.

Right on the highway so loud traffic all night. 1 pit toilet, 4 sites with picnic tables. Easy walk to a great view of the badlands. The sign says it is $6 a night but there is no method to pay so it was free. 10 minutes from the gate to the North unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.