North Dakota Campground Fees, Hookups & Reservations
No fee data in the federal directory. We report the reservable-vs-first-come split by agency; nightly fees and hookup specifics live on each campground's Recreation.gov page. Federal coverage only.
North Dakota has 15 federal campgrounds managed by agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service and Army Corps of Engineers. All 15 of these campgrounds accept advance reservations through Recreation.gov, with no first-come, first-served-only facilities in the state. This reservation-based system allows visitors to secure campsites ahead of their trips during peak seasons.
Fees and hookup availability vary significantly by location and facility type. Specific information about nightly rates, electric hookups, water connections, and sewer access must be verified directly on each campground's individual Recreation.gov listing. Visitors should check these pages before planning their visit to confirm pricing and the amenities available at their chosen destination.
Where fees and hookups actually live
The federal directory tracks who manages a campground, how many sites it has and whether it's reservable — but not nightly fees or RV hookups, which differ site to site. For those, open the campground's Recreation.gov page, where current fees, hookup types and the reservation window are listed.
| Managing agency | Reservable | First-come |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 9 | 0 |
| National Park Service | 4 | 0 |
| U.S. Forest Service | 2 | 0 |
Common questions
Do North Dakota federal campgrounds have RV hookups?
Some do and some don't — hookup availability isn't in the federal directory data, so check each campground's Recreation.gov page for water, electric and sewer details.
How much does it cost to camp?
Fees vary by facility and aren't part of the federal export, so we don't quote a price. Each Recreation.gov facility page shows its current nightly fee.
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Reservable flags from the federal RIDB export, verified June 2026. How we compile this.