Cross Ranch State Park manages this walk-in campground along the Missouri River, where cottonwood trees create natural screening between sites. Campers park in a designated area and use provided wagons to transport gear to individual sites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. The campground offers both drive-in tent sites along the access road and walk-in sites that provide more seclusion.
Sites positioned near the riverbank offer direct water views, while the walk-in section typically sees lighter use than the drive-in areas. A pit toilet serves the camping area, though campers can access full restrooms and running water at the ranger station. The Governors Centennial Loop Campground — Cross Ranch State Park sits less than half a mile away for those preferring drive-up access.
Description
22 Primitive Campsites Price: $15 per night
2 Group Primitive Campsites (ability to put multiple units on one site) Price: $15 per night, per unit
Cabins and yurts are all available for overnight lodging along with two different campgrounds. A boat ramp is available for those wishing to explore this scenic segment of the river. Anglers will find walleye, trout, catfish, salmon, pike and bass in its waters.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundPrimitive Campground — Cross Ranch State Park is located in North Dakota
Address
1403 River Road
Center, ND 58530
Coordinates
47.21721403 N
100.99305126 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 47 min from Bismarck, ND
- 1 hr 16 min from Minot, ND
- 3 hrs 18 min from Fargo, ND
- 3 hrs 48 min from Grand Forks, ND
