EXPLORE · FREE CAMPING
Free Camping in North Dakota
North Dakota has 5 mapped free and no-fee campsites on USFS and public land — dispersed sites, primitive campgrounds, and no-fee areas where you can camp without reservations or fees. Always check current fire restrictions and road conditions before heading out. Dispersed camping typically requires camping 150–200 feet from roads, trails, and water sources.
No reservations needed for dispersed camping. Check fire restrictions at fs.usda.gov before your trip — restrictions change frequently in summer. Stay limit is typically 14 days at any one location. Find free camping on the Trek4Free map →
Before You Go
Gear up for dispersed camping — no hookups, no camp store, no running water
Free Camping Sites in North Dakota
Overview Sather Lake Campground lies in the Badlands of North Dakota. There are 18 sites and 3 campground loops. The campground has no reservable sites. Recreat…
Overview Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota. Recreation There is a trail near by that is called the Buffalo Gap Trail, perfect…
Overview For groups with or without horses visiting the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Roundup Horse Campground is a great place to stay. Locat…
Overview For people visiting the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Cottonwood Campground is a great place to stay. Located five miles (8 km) from …
Overview For groups visiting the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Juniper Campground Group Site is a great place to stay. Located four miles (6.4…