County-managed Short Creek Dam sits in rural Columbus, North Dakota, providing basic camping infrastructure for RVs and tent campers. The campground features electric hookups, picnic tables, and regular trash service, with pets welcome throughout the grounds.
Campers can access standard electrical connections for RVs while enjoying a straightforward camping setup. For those seeking additional options in the region, campgrounds around Crosby provide alternatives about 24 miles west. The nearby Baukol campground offers a different experience roughly 11 miles southwest for campers wanting to compare facilities.
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Location
Public CampgroundShort Creek Dam is located in North Dakota
Directions
Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Columbus.
Coordinates
48.99035084 N
102.785063 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GGood Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
For Vehicles
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 47 min from Minot, ND
- 3 hrs 27 min from Bismarck, ND
- 5 hrs 18 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 5 hrs 39 min from Fargo, ND
