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CCC Campground (ND)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Watford City · North Dakota · Dakota Prairie National Grasslands
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Dakota Prairie National Grasslands |
| Location | Watford City · North Dakota · Dakota Prairie National Grasslands · 47.58714, -103.27652 · Map |
| Sites | 25 public sites counted from the federal listing — 10 rv electric; 8 standard electric; 4 equestrian electric; 2 group standard electric; 1 group equestrian |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 25 of 25 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 25 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 25 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 25 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | CCC Campground $10.00 a night America The Beautiful - Senior Annual, Senior Lifetime, and Access Passes recieve a 50% discount at $5.00 a night |
| Check-in / out | In 01:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 25 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 701-842-8500 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview CCC Campground lies in the Badlands of North Dakota. There are a few trails located here.
There are 22 sites and 3 campground loops. The campground has 5 reservable sites.
This is a pay and scan facility. Ensure that you have Receration.gov app downloaded on your phone prior to arriving. Scan QR code to make payment. This location also excepts cash, use the fee envelopes located at the fee tubes for cash payments.
Recreation Maah Daah Hey Trail that goes for 150 miles, Ends at Burning Coal Vein Campground. Sunset loop which is a short 2-mile hike that connects the Maah Daah Hey Trail and the Long X trail. If you are looking for a day hike, there is a 11-mile loop Maah Daah Hey Trial to the Long X Trail. Where you will see dramatic views of the badlands and prairies of Western North Dakota. The Little Missouri river runs along the northern part of the campground.
Facilities There are 5 Vault Toilets and water is available at several water spigots throughout the campground. Water is available Memorial day to Labor day. This date depends on the severity of the weather. Picnic tables at each site, fire rings with grill at each site, parking pads up to 60 ft long. Horses are allowed in the Equestrain Loop.
Natural Features Here you will be surrounded by colorful buttes. During your stay you may have Prong horn, mule and white tail deer going through your site. On rare occasions Big horn sheep can be seen grazing in the area. This area is great for birders, plant enthusiast during the spring and summer months. Perfect all year for the outdoor adventurers.
Nearby Attractions Right across the river is Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Watford City is a 15 min drive north on HWY 85 for any supplies that you may need.
Directions, from the listing
The CCC Campground is loacated off of hwy 85
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Trip Card — CCC Campground (ND)
Watford City · North Dakota · Dakota Prairie National Grasslands
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Watford City · North Dakota · Dakota Prairie National Grasslands |
| Fees | CCC Campground $10.00 a night America The Beautiful - Senior Annual, Senior Lifetime, and Access Passes recieve a 50% discount at $5.00 a night |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 25 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 25 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10134015 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.