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Hazelton Recreation Area
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — HAZELTON · North Dakota · Lake Oahe
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Oahe |
| Location | HAZELTON · North Dakota · Lake Oahe · 46.52056, -100.54333 · Map |
| Sites | 30 public sites counted from the federal listing — 18 standard nonelectric; 12 standard electric |
| 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 12 of 30 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 30 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 30 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 30 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 | Longest reported site fits 67 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 30 sites · 30 ft: 30 sites · 35 ft: 30 sites · 40 ft: 30 sites |
| 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 | Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10 non-refundable on-line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities. |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 3:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 30 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 701-255-0015. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 877-444-6777. |
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 Hazelton Recreation Area is located on the east bank of the Missouri River on Lake Oahe just south of Bismarck, North Dakota. The lake is formed by the Oahe Dam in South Dakota, which was built during the Flood Control Act of 1944, commonly called the Pick-Sloan Plan. The lake and dam are named for the Oahe Indian Mission established in 1874 among the Lakota Sioux Indians.
Over 50 recreation areas are scattered around Lake Oahe, where camping, fishing, boating and hunting are popular activities. For more information, please visit the Oahe Dam & Lake website .
Recreation Visitors enjoy coming to Lake Oahe for its great boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing opportunities. Many species of fish inhabit the lake, including walleye, northern pike and yellow perch.
Many acres of land around the lake are open to public hunting. A wide variety of small and large game animals inhabit the area, including deer, pronghorn, grouse, dove, pheasant, partridge, squirrel, rabbit and waterfowl. Facilities The campground offers 18 primitive sites and 12 sites with 50-amp electrical hookups. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided.
Amenities include vault toilets and a playground. A boat ramp is located on-site and has a large paved parking lot, adjacent picnic tables, a fish cleaning station and additional vault toilets. Natural Features Lake Oahe extends from Oahe Dam near Pierre, South Dakota to Bismarck, North Dakota and is 231 miles long. Its 2,250 miles of shoreline are made up of mixed grass prairie dotted with trees that grow down to the shore in occasional steep draws.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (701) 255-0015. Nearby Attractions
Lake Oahe
Charges & Cancellations A $10 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.
Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations and changes, please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies .
Directions, from the listing
From Bismarck, ND, take University Drive south (road becomes Highway 1804). Continue 25 miles south. Recreation area will be on the right side of the road.
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Trip Card — Hazelton Recreation Area
HAZELTON · North Dakota · Lake Oahe
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | HAZELTON · North Dakota · Lake Oahe |
| Fees | Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10 non… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 12 |
| Max RV | Up to 67 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 30 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234676 · 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.