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Best Cabin Camping in North Dakota

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With its many beautiful lakes and miles of open land, if camping in North Dakota isn’t on your summer bucket list, it should be.

Devil’s Lake is the largest natural body of water in North Dakota, and the expansive, picturesque lake boasts some of the best fishing in the state. Here you can find plenty of fun in the likes of boating and golfing. Devil’s Lake has several options for camping in North Dakota, while Grahams Island State Park offers the unique opportunity to camp on an island in the middle of the lake. Located in the northern part of the state, between Minot and Grand Forks, Devil’s Lake is a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike.

Another great option for camping in North Dakota is along the banks of Lake Sakakawea, a large man-made reservoir that was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1956. Lake Sakakawea is part of the Missouri River basin that stretches on for nearly 180 miles. Sakakawea is known for its fishing, and is home to an Audubon National Wildlife Refuge center, and an 8-mile long wildlife trail. Sakakawea has multiple campground options, including the highly rated Lake Sakakawea State Park.

If you’re looking to get off the water and participate in a North Dakota summer tradition, Medora is a classic roadtrip stop. Every year from June to September, the town of Medora puts on a professionally produced nightly musical dedicated to President Theodore Roosevelt and his time in the Badlands. Even if musicals aren’t your thing, there is still plenty to do in Medora, including golfing, biking, and hiking at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the only national park in the state. Medora campgrounds provide modern RV camping options, and more primitive tent sites all along the Little Missouri River.

Whether you’re just visiting, or looking for adventure in your own backyard, The Dyrt is your number one source for the best camping in North Dakota.

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Best Cabin Sites in North Dakota (39)

    1. Medora Campground

    45 Reviews
    Medora, ND
    Website
    +1 (701) 623-4435

    $30 - $60 / night

    "Nice campground, good roads and pull through spots, wide enough to use picnic tables and have enough room for truck. Ample bathrooms and laundry room was great."

    "We rolled up late in the day and they had plenty of tent sites available. Beautiful views and a nice path to sit next to the little Missouri! Fire pits are shared."

    2. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Bismarck, ND
    Website
    +1 (701) 667-6340

    $15 - $85 / night

    "There's a playground, wide open spaces, easy trails, a river, and remnants of the fort and an Indian village."

    "Great sites with beautiful trees and it’s a quiet relaxing place that is pet friendly. There are also a lot of history in the area from the Lewis and Clark days!"

    3. Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Bottineau, ND
    Website
    +1 (701) 263-4651

    "This State Park is in North Dakota near the Canadian border. With a very large body of water that has many amenities from fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding."

    "Camp sites are close but had trees and natural grasses so it feels like you are in your own private woods. Well kept hicking trails, beautiful lake with docks and nice beach."

    4. Turtle River State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Larimore, ND
    Website
    +1 (701) 594-4445

    "Easy electrical outlets with breakers. Water outlets are off for winter. Plenty of bathrooms Septic is drive through may be tricky to get in with large trailer."

    "looking to get away from the flat land of North Dakota? This park is where to be. Lots of great trails with some awesome views."

    5. Grahams Island State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Fort Totten, ND
    Website
    +1 (701) 766-4015

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Not as close to the 2 as I expected but it wasn’t a bad drive, even at dark. It was a 7$ fee to enter, and a separate online transaction for a campsite and they charged a processing fee."

    "It was completely private surrounded by trees that were full of birds! Primitive area has pit toilets but the shower room and flush toilets were a short walk away."

    6. Jamestown Campground

    18 Reviews
    Jamestown, ND
    Website
    +1 (701) 252-6262

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Nice campground just off the highway. Although the tent sites looked nice, unless you have earplugs the highway noise will keep you awake. It's also pretty windy."

    "It was right off the highway, but the noise wasn't too bad. It is down a dirt road about a mile long, but that wasn't a problem."

    7. Icelandic State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Cavalier, ND
    Website
    +1 (701) 265-4561

    $17 - $25 / night

    "This is a small quiet state park in northeast North Dakota that offers a nature preserve with rare plants and birds in a cool bur oak-basswood  stand with spring fed fens around it."

    "We stayed at Icelandic State Park Campground and were very impressed by how well-kept the place is."

    8. Lewis & Clark State Park — Lewis And Clark State Park

    17 Reviews
    Epping, ND
    Website

    "Nice campground, with restrooms/showers, playground, amphitheater, picnic tables. Pull through sites, tents sites, cabins. Close access to Lake Sakakawea, within walking distance."

    "Located in the south east tip of South Dakota on Lewis and Clark Lake (Missouri River). This is a huge cg with over 400 sites divided into four sections."

    9. Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Garrison, ND
    Website

    "This is our first visit here, North Dakota does a great job with their state parks campgrounds. Our 3rd SP visited on this trip ( Lake Metigoshe & Sully Creek were the others)."

    "Every year I head up to ND and make sure a camping trip to Lake Sakakawea is on the agenda. I always stay in the primitive no hook up section."

    10. Bismarck KOA

    14 Reviews
    Bismarck, ND
    Website
    +1 (701) 222-2662

    "Nice looking amenities, including a small dog park and playground! They do have a pool and a restroom building with toilets and showers."

    "However, this could easily be a destination park if you want to stay in the area and check out Bismarck. The campground (CG) is about a mile off I-94 and easy to find."

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  • Erica S.
    Jul. 22, 2019

    Lewis & Clark State Park — Lewis And Clark State Park

    It’s okay

    This is hot spot for the area. While it has some pros there is a huge con

    Pros: Great Lake with best fishing you can get Activities such as swimming, trails, basket ball, geocaching and lots of activities put on by the park Cabin rentals Swimming beach Small craft rentals such SUP 2 playgrounds Dock/ boat launch/ boat storage

    Cons: There is absolutely no space or privacy. Expect to be feet away from your neighbor.

    Very few trees except for the older lane nearer the lake. The newer loop has no trees, shelter or shade. Prepare the bake.

    People books spots for week and months. Getting a “good” space is pretty dismal.

    There a few trees in the older part

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2025

    Medora Campground

    Perfect for Teddy Roosevelt National Park visit

    Nice campground, good roads and pull through spots, wide enough to use picnic tables and have enough room for truck. Ample bathrooms and laundry room was great. ATM and cash change machine in room, dryers are fantastic. Great staff at front desk with late hours. We had emergency truck repair and needed to stay an extra day,,,staff was very helpful and made it work. Lots of sites here, some are shaded…others are full sun. Lots of different options available, RV, tent, cabin, wagon.

    Good recreation for kids, basketball/volleyball/gaga ball and city pool at front of campground $5/person. Medora is a small town, easy to bike or walk. No grocery store, only small convenience store so make sure you stock up if you are staying for a few days.

    National park entrance South is next door and scenic trail drive is about 2 hours round trip (there is construction so one part of road is shut down…no loop…you have to turn around).

  • Mary S.
    Aug. 8, 2018

    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Campground

    Beautiful park - fantastic place to explore with children

    What a great park for families! That was my first thought. It just looks like a great place for kids to play. There's a playground, wide open spaces, easy trails, a river, and remnants of the fort and an Indian village. There's a paved bike path that you can take from the campground all the way to Bismarck (10+ miles). Or you can ride over to the cavalry and infantry areas of the fort and to the Indian village.

    There is a separate $7/day entrance fee in addition to the camping fee. We chose a primitive site (no water, no electric) because those sites are along the river, and the fee was $17. Sites with electricity and water are $25. There are also a couple tipis for $35 and two cabins for $60. There is a clean shower facility plus other restrooms. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, and there's a dump station. We have camped at so many Forest Service sites that all these amenities make it feel like glamping!

    My only complaint is that there is no path from the primitive sites to a restroom other than the road. It would have been nice if there were a few paths between sites. No one wants to take a long route to a restroom in the middle of the night. And cutting through an occupied site is poor camping etiquette.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2021

    Beulah Bay Rec Area

    Well kept campgrounds

    This campground is nice for larger groups and has a lot of long-term campers. The campground does have cabins and they are well kept and clean. Lots of family activities like horseshoes, basketball court, frisbee golf, and volleyball. Kayak rentals are available as well!

    Bring water shoes if you plan on swimming in the lake as it is rocky.  All campsites include one picnic table and one fire pit.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Pelican Point Landing

    Poorly behaved campers

    Have to give this a low review from the experience we had while staying the night of July 6th. It was a full campground and might of been nice with the exception of several groups staying at the campground. Teens staying up till 3pm being loud and racing around on a golf cart. Intoxicated adults taking lap after lap around the campground in the back of a pickup yelling and swearing at campers that didn't wave back to them. Another group in the campground setting off fireworks until midnight. Zero attempts by camp host to quiet these individuals. Our group of Scouts were besides themselves and have no desire to ever camp in North Dakota again. Other wise this might have been a nice place to stay.

  • Brandi M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2020

    Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground

    Beautiful State Park

    This State Park is in North Dakota near the Canadian border. With a very large body of water that has many amenities from fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding. There are bike & canoe/kayak rentals right outside the park and a couple different campgrounds to choose from inside the park, ours was just a few feet from the lake and fishing dock. Depending on which campground you choose you will either have a vault toilet or a more convenient bathroom with toilets & showers! Staff was very nice and accommodating. There was even an Ice cream truck that rolled thru everyday for the kiddos!

  • S
    Aug. 29, 2021

    Cabins of Amidon

    Great Little Hideaway

    Fun little spot in the middle of the Great Plains of western North Dakota.

    Just off Highway 85 at Amidon, ND. Population 25!

    Great one nighter or a very quiet longer stay. Come prepared! No groceries except in small store in Bowman 21 miles away.

    No trains no trucks!

    We had a couple beers and a good pizza in Mo’s Bunker Bar just steps away from our trailer.

    Nine average to small size spaces with water, electric, and sewer! $35

    A younger couple bought this in 2006 and have done some hard work to renovate a basement into a bar . It is a sight to see and play darts or pool and have pizza or root beer floats!

    Nice clean bathrooms and private showers with wonderful hot water. Laundry was available.

    We just happened to show up on the first day of the Slope County 101 Annual Fair and rodeo. Got to mix with local people. Corn hole games, FFA auction, exhibits and games!

    There was a demonstration of a 100 year old steam power engine and a combine working as kids threw wheat shafts on the conveyor.

    White Butte, the high point of ND is very close! A mile or so hike to the top!

  • T
    Jun. 17, 2024

    The Haven Campground

    Great stop!

    If you want a beautiful, relaxing, quiet stop then you'll love this place. It's full hookups with a picnic table, fire ring and trash can at each site. They have four rental RVs if needed. Horseshoes, volleyball, a free travel library with sitting room, firewood, lots of open space to play Frisbee with your pups. The town of Harvey isn't far and has everything you need. Definitely worth the stop!

Guide to North Dakota

Cabin camping in North Dakota offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for those looking to explore the state's natural beauty while enjoying the comforts of home.

Explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park

  • The Medora Campground is conveniently located near the park, making it easy to hike and enjoy the stunning landscapes.
  • Visitors can take advantage of the close proximity to the park for activities like wildlife watching and scenic drives, with the campground serving as a comfortable base.
  • The campground also features a community pool, adding a fun twist to your outdoor experience after a day of exploring.

Enjoy Water Activities at Lake Sakakawea

  • Fort Stevenson State Park Campground provides access to boating and fishing on Lake Sakakawea, perfect for water enthusiasts.
  • The campground offers spacious sites with beautiful views of the lake, ideal for relaxing after a day of water sports.
  • Families can enjoy sandy beach areas for swimming and picnicking, making it a great spot for a summer getaway.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Lewis & Clark State Park features well-kept facilities, including clean bathrooms and a general store stocked with essentials.
  • The campground is known for its beautiful, shaded sites and access to hiking trails, providing a perfect blend of comfort and adventure.
  • Campers can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, from fishing to hiking, all while staying in a cozy cabin setting.

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