Public Campground
Pelican Sandy Recreation Area
Pelican Sandy Recreation Area in North Dakota features flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Nearby, Lake Metigoshe State Park offers hiking trails and water activities for campers to enjoy.
Description
The Pelican Sandy recreation area offers primitive camping, day use, public boat ramp, toilets, and picnic shelters.There is no reserving of campsites and all are on a first come basis.
Detours Nearby

Michigan City Park Campground
2 hrs 13 min away

Mitchell Lake
2 hrs 20 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Minot, ND
- 2 hrs 56 min from Bismarck, ND
- 2 hrs 56 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 3 hrs 58 min from Fargo, ND
Location
Pelican Sandy Recreation Area is located in North Dakota
Coordinates
48.94505852 N
100.26296136 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets

