The best camping in North Dakota with swimming

·

North Dakota brings swimming front and centre, with over 1,700 campsites where the water’s always within reach. Expect prairie lakes, winding rivers, and swim-friendly reservoirs—some tucked under wide-open sky, others framed by cottonwood groves. Most sites let pets tag along, offer showers, and allow campfires for winding down after a day in the water. You’ll spot regulars combining swimming with snow sports in winter or wildlife-watching year-round. If you’re after fresh air and a swim, you’ll find plenty of options that deliver both.

North Dakota brings swimming front and centre, with over 1,700 campsites where the water’s always within reach. Expect prairie lakes, winding rivers, and swim-friendly reservoirs—some tucked under wide-open sky, others framed by cottonwood groves. Most sites let pets tag along, offer showers, and allow campfires for winding down after a day in the water. You’ll spot regulars combining swimming with snow sports in winter or wildlife-watching year-round. If you’re after fresh air and a swim, you’ll find plenty of options that deliver both.

Public campgrounds in North Dakota

Other options in North Dakota

Value Prop
Value Prop
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field