Oacoma Flatts

Great riverside location. It was easy to find a spot in the dark

Excellent location right off the highway! Super convenient stop and I’d absolutely come back.

Pros: This location was right on the water (Arikara Creek) and had beautiful views. The camping is free and a maximum of 7 nights. There were a couple people who drove up to the water, but only one other group that stayed overnight. The spots were really spaced out and it felt private. Great Verizon cell service.

Cons: Most of the spots where we could pitch a tent were muddy. I don’t think I’d recommend this location for tent camping during recent rains. Fortunately, we found a good spot. Unfortunately, it was incredibly windy and got even worse throughout the night which interrupted our sleep. The bugs also became an issue as it got darker, but it was fine once we were inside our tent.

This place was the muddiest mess I have seen on my cross country road trip. Some places are slushy and a bit muddy, but this was crazy. Looking through all the reviews I never saw anything that warned against bringing a trailer down the road. There was no one there when we arrived and so we were able to back out of the one-way road. Somebody said it's better than Walmart, I beg to differ. We were able to find another place that was right on the river and it was perfect. Just a gravel parking lot overlooking the river.

The sign says you can camp here for seven consecutive days. It's right on the Missouri River. Pick a grassy area off the one lane dirt road. I have good Verizon cell service.

I am the only person camping here, but there is space for lots of campers. A sign said I think 5 nights max. The roads look like they are a problem when it's really wet - lots of ruts and a few places where I could tell people get stuck. Quiet, and right on the water - Missouri River I believe.

Easy to find easy dirt roads very cool at night by the river

Can't beat free! It's close to I-90, so not much driving off the freeway to get here, and it's in a beautiful location next to the Missouri River and a farm with rolls of bailed hay that made for a beautiful sunrise photos. Be careful after a rain, as there can be muddy areas where a heavy vehicle could get stuck. We camped in our Ford Transit, but saw some people in a tent next to us. Quiet and peaceful. As two single women, we felt safe to camp here, which is always appreciated!

Easy to find. Close to town

Too muddy for our sprinter van today. We spun the wheels a little. We’re almost got stuck! Cool spot and we did have to drive past a no camping sign.

We were comfortable here for a stopover during a road trip. The river is nice and the town is cute. A few people were camping nearby, but everyone was very respectful. It’s nice to be able to make a fire too. Very conveniently located.

Camp right by the water and enjoy the view .

Traveling from New England to PNW in mid to late April, none of the campgrounds were open, and no BLM or FS to the East. This was the first dispersed camping in this leg of our trip. Right on the shore of the lake. Beautiful on the shore with a near full moon last night. Just off the edge of town, but quiet. Only real down side was some very bright lights off in the distance across and down the lake.

Great dispersed camp site a minute or two off of I90 (can hear the road noise). There were other people there when I stayed in August but everyone was quiet and kept to themselves. Felt safe sleeping there in my car as a solo female traveler.

Nice, quiet (depending on your crowd) spot that is right on the banks of the Missouri. Easy access in and out, even in a 2WD. I'd you're in to birding theres some dead trees on the banks that attract woodpeckers.

free camping, exactly as described

We needed a dispersed place to stop overnight on a road trip. This spot fit the bill. We parked our trailer right next to the Missouri River. There were a few other people there but everyone had plenty of room and it was quiet.

Boondocking area along the Missouri River. Easy to get to off highway. Access via dirt roads.  Lots of wildlife.  Only downside is mild noise from highway depending on the wind direction.

Stopped here for the night for a cross country car camping trip. It was beautiful there a d very empty at this time of year. Definitely recommend this place

Great landing spot for a night when passing through the area. Signs make it VERY clear that camping up to seven days is allowed. Right off the highway.

This place was such an amazing peaceful stop. Camped right next to the river. Temperature was awesome. The only downside was there were ALOT of bugs that looked like ginormous mosquitos. However, they didn’t bite and stayed away with a small fire and moving a lantern at 10 feet away. Either way, did not ruin our trip.

The field and the river are nice and there’s tons of space, but when we arrived there were over 20mph winds so we didn’t pitch a tent or use sleeping bags since we didn’t want anything to blow away. It’s great that the site is free though and it’s a pretty easy stop mid road trip, but definitely better for RVs then tent camping (depending on wind).

Riverside camping area with a handful of spots. No facilities

We pulled in as the sun was setting. Large open field area near the river. About four or five other campers but really far apart. Quiet with the sound of the water. Good place to sleep for the night.

Super close to the highway. Close to the river. About 5 other people there camping plenty of room in between everyone. Nice scenery no road noise.

This is a must stay camping area! A short drive off the interstate to a the wide open river flats. Room for dozens and dozens of campers but I only saw one other overnighter. Pulled up near the river and had a perfect night. Lots of wildlife with numerous bird species everywhere.

There are no services here but the river is close. Houses are across the field so not secluded but still a gorgeous place to stay.

Great place to boondocks. No amenities, but it was safe and quiet. Best of all it was right off the water and it was spacious enough for everyone to spread out

Free dispersed camping on the river. No amenities but great views. 7 night max limit according to sign. Plenty of room to drive up and park away from other campers. Roads are dirt and can be a bit muddy while raining.

Extremely convenient to find. Large field next to Missouri River. Local hang out. Kids swimming. No cover. It was 97 when I arrived, but cooled off at night.

The best way to describe this place is to say it’s Labor Day weekend and there are still riverfront spots open. It’s very quiet, most spots are totally exposed to the sun, there’s 2 bars of LTE for Verizon and AT&T which is plenty good enough to work. There are multiple entrances but there is a pit toilet and picnic tables near the primary entrance which is about 100 yards away from the closest spot.