Short Creek Dam

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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Map & DirectionsShort Creek Dam is located in North Dakota near Crosby

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Directions

Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Columbus.

Coordinates

48.99035084 N
102.785063 W

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Connectivity

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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Connectivity

Presented byT-MobileT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • 30 Amp Hookups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Short Creek Dam have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Short Creek Dam has 30 amp electric hookups.

Is there cell phone reception at Short Creek Dam?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.