Mel Rieman Rec Campground, Valley City, ND

Mel Rieman Rec Campground in Barnes county is located 1 hr 10 min west of Fargo, ND with an elevation of 1,373 feet. There are a total of 28 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 20 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 21 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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47.03267, -98.07289
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(701) 845-2970 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$20 - $40

Campsite Reviews (53)

3.6 out of 5

5 star		26%
4 star		36%
3 star		11%
2 star		21%
1 star		4%

@RobertAA93EC96 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #7

Old scrub brush and volunteer tree growth in road ways making turns too tight for long rigs. No one there for check in and no map to find your camp site in entry area. Truly a self service, campers leaving at dusk, not the given checkout time(wonder if they paid at all).

@TysonV8F20A4B4 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #16

Very clean, quiet campsite. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a chill spot.

@SamanthaK65339 · Camped on Sep 13, 2024 at Campsite #21

What the other review said is correct. Also the bathroom doors have wooden shards coming off it. It cut me.

@JamesD3491200 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #13

We occupied site 13 for one night while traveling. I have to say this is the 1st time I was not impressed with a COE campground.The site's listed length is not realistic as it has such a sharp curve to it. Also, one side of the curve is a hill and the other side is a dip. We eventually found an angle that would allow our 25' TT to set level but then had to use extension cords for electric.Oh well. Otherwise the park was clean and quiet with a good dump station. We did not have time to tour the whole park.

@PhilipD5939420 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #16

Beautiful campground. Only there one night but will definitely return.

@JeffreyB316807 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #2

Very nice campground. The Baldhill Dam next door is a nice visit and worth exploring. There is a nice boat ramp and fish cleaning station just down the road from the campground. Fishing is good in Lake Ashtabula. Caught a nice variety of fish including Walleye, Perch, Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass abs Bullhead Catfish. The visitor center is worth a look and The Hungry Pelican has great ice cream, a limited menu of food, a Bar and Bait for the anglers.

@PaulK4963226 · Camped on May 26, 2024 at Campsite #19

Site was very tight with little to no patio area. Based on the map I was expecting some view of the water, very disappointed. Of all of the COEs we have stayed at this one was a real let down.

@PeterP6271166 · Camped on May 21, 2024 at Campsite #2

Lovely campground and grounds, pristinely maintained! We really enjoyed our stay here.

@SandraC9507740 · Camped on May 7, 2024 at Campsite #2

I enjoyed the spot I was in, but I did not enjoy the GPS making me go 10 miles on a muddy dirt road to get there. I feel thats important for people to know. I was there and I think there was maybe one other person there in the campground besides the camp host never saw the camp post. Come check to see if I was supposed to be there. Nothing. I didnt enjoy being able to pop my back doors open to my van and not have anybody staring in, all I saw was a beautiful lake, but its not what I have to go through to get there. That will be my one and only time at this campground.

@NancyS9263746 · Camped on Sep 24, 2023 at Campsite #2

Stayed for 1 night. Was a nice site, pretty open campground, if you want privacy, you may not like it. The campground host was great, he gave us all sorts of info. Brought us some firewood so we didn't have to go back into town to get some.

@RobinB2917356 · Camped on Sep 17, 2023 at Campsite #4

Quiet. Nice sites above the lake. Be prepared for lots of flies though.

@DarciMC3D7370B · Camped on Sep 12, 2023 at Campsite #19

It was very quiet. Our site was a nice site near the end of the park. Only 3 or 4 other campers so it was super quiet. The night sky was beautiful...dripping with stars. Bathrooms were remarkably clean.

@CherylO69D2CCE · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #20

Nice relaxing weekend. Corn hole and ladder golf was fun. Great temperature for a fire. Clean bathrooms and nice water system. Great trails nearby.

@DouglasF277421 · Camped on Sep 5, 2023 at Campsite #9

traveling thru, got there at night. Left early next morning. looked clean , can't really give fair assessment.

@JenniferN22326 · Camped on Aug 17, 2023 at Campsite #7

Beautiful Setting right on the lake. The power source was good and the space large enough to handle my class A. Camp host was very friendly and informative. Shower/Lav facility was close by and was clean. The dump was close as well with many trash cans. The visitor's center was very informative and the small cafe/bar/store had plenty of stuff for all needs.Internet of course was a little spotty up at lake Ashtabula but the scenery was well worth it. Recommend the Starlink dish if one wants good internet while at the park. Valley City was 25 minutes away with stores and places to eat.

@PamelaR3069613 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #17

Older campground. Sites level with plenty of room. Washrooms clean, but old with some odor. Easy access dump and water fill.

@LynnW4982923 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #13

Clean, quiet, and great place to camp

@KarenB2737002 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #24

Site 24 is located at the end ( map is inaccurate) - you have to walk thru sites 22 and 23 to get to it which was uncomfortable. There is no separation between campsites or privacy. The ground was very uneven and chunks of dirt piles along the way, large piles of leaves in 24. 25-27 are not located next to 24. 21 is at the end of 22 thru 24 by parking area and road

@MarkJ8680764 · Camped on Jun 30, 2023 at Campsite #20

Very well kept campground. Always enjoy it there

@ClaytonS541441 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #1

25’ truck camper plus Jeep fit fine on site 1 with electric. Beautiful lake. Bathroom has flush toilets and showers. Okay clean. Dump station with water.

@RobynLBA60332B · Camped on Jun 15, 2023 at Campsite #4

Not the best experience

@LynnMBF32E9CE2 · Camped on Jun 7, 2023 at Campsite #8

We only spent a night here while traveling through so we didn't utilize many of the amenities. Although it was a little hard to figure out, we saw that there were first come sites so we drove there to get one of those. When we got there a sign said you had to secure the site online. But there was not enough cell service to do that. I tried to call the reservation number but couldn't hold a call. No ranger or host around to assist. Took about 45 minutes to finally get the reservation to go through. Nerve wracking! Nice and quiet spot.

@TerryD4370431 · Camped on Jun 7, 2023 at Campsite #2

Excellent Site! Stayed here the first time in space #2 and it was awesome! View is incredible. Clean, quiet campsite! Will stay again!

@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Sep 6, 2022 at Campsite #18

Very nice and peaceful campsites. Shower and restroom facility very clean and private. Very pleased with my stay

@JacobM7775883 · Camped on Sep 3, 2022 at Campsite #26

Wal in sites 25, 26, and 27 are not located as shown on the map. They are all located off the back of the parking lot to the Hungry Pelican. The location was great for our family. The sites were still quite secluded from the rest of the campers and day use areas.

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