Free camping at the water's edge draws anglers and boaters to Patterson Lake Boat Ramp, a municipally managed dispersed site on Patterson Lake outside Dickinson. It's no-frills but functional. The site includes toilets, picnic tables, and trash service, with campfires and pets both permitted. Cell service is available, and alcohol is allowed. Campers who want developed facilities nearby can look to Patterson Lake Rec Area, just to the north. If the boat ramp suits your itinerary, it makes for a straightforward overnight stop.
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Map & DirectionsPatterson Lake Boat Ramp is located in North Dakota near Dickinson
Coordinates
46.86287136898552 N
102.84569360740136 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/30/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/30/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/30/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Bismarck, ND
- 2 hrs 43 min from Minot, ND
- 3 hrs 31 min from Rapid City, SD
- 4 hrs 51 min from Grand Forks, ND
