Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Essex, ND
Nestled in the scenic landscapes of North Dakota, Essex offers a variety of camping options perfect for adventurers seeking an escape into nature. For RV enthusiasts, the nearby Fort Peck Lake area provides spacious campgrounds equipped with full hookups and amenities, all while boasting stunning views of the expansive water and surrounding rolling hills. Tent campers can find solace in the serene Wildlife Management Areas, where well-maintained sites allow for peaceful nights under a blanket of stars, enhanced by the gentle sounds of nature. For those yearning for solitude, dispersed camping among the remote prairies offers a truly off-the-beaten-path experience, where you can immerse yourself in the quietude of the rugged terrain. Many camping locations are conveniently situated near recreational opportunities such as fishing, hiking, and birdwatching, attracting outdoor lovers of all kinds. Whether you’re in an RV, setting up a tent, or seeking a wild camping site, Essex provides the gateway to an unforgettable North Dakota camping experience.
West Pollock Campground is part of West Pollock Recreation Area in South Dakota (1 hr 35 min southeast of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,638 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 50 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Roy Lake West Campground is part of Roy Lake State Park in South Dakota (1 hr 41 min southwest of Fargo, ND) with an elevation of 1,801 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites including 9 cabins. The campground is open all year. 48 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 42 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 50 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $150.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, boat ramp, swimming, fish cleaning station, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Richmond Lake Campground is part of Richmond Lake Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 52 min southwest of Fargo, ND) with an elevation of 1,394 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites including 1 cabin. The campground is open all year. 21 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 42 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 23 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Fort Sisseton Campground is part of Fort Sisseton Historic State Park in South Dakota (1 hr 50 min southwest of Fargo, ND) with an elevation of 1,820 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites including 3 cabins. The campground is open all year. 10 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 64 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 10 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include drinking water, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Mina Lake Campground is part of Mina Lake Recreation Area in South Dakota (3 hrs 4 min southwest of Fargo, ND) with an elevation of 1,432 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 36 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 45 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 36 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $150.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Pickerel West Campground is part of Pickerel Lake Recreation Area in South Dakota (1 hr 39 min south of Fargo, ND) with an elevation of 1,855 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites including 4 cabins. The campground is open all year. 34 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 45 and 135 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 34 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Pickerel East Campground is part of Pickerel Lake Recreation Area in South Dakota (1 hr 39 min south of Fargo, ND) with an elevation of 1,855 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 29 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 55 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 29 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, fish cleaning station, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Indian Creek Campground B is part of Indian Creek Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 3 min south of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,638 feet. There are a total of 44 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 50 and 147 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Indian Creek Campground A is part of Indian Creek Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 3 min south of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,638 feet. There are a total of 83 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 78 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 55 and 128 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 80 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Swan Creek West Campground is part of Swan Creek Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 27 min south of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,655 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 15 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 55 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 1 site has full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 14 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Swan Creek East Campground is part of Swan Creek Recreation Area in South Dakota (2 hrs 25 min south of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 1,655 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 60 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
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