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About Downstream Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 110
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Year-round
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain Biking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Showers
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- River Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (600)
What Guests Are Saying
Downstream Campground is well-maintained and offers spacious, clean sites with friendly and helpful staff. Campers appreciate the large showers, quiet atmosphere, and family-friendly amenities like play areas and a swimming hole. While some guests noted issues with barking dogs, ground squirrels, and occasional flies, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Downstream Campground is well-maintained and offers spacious, clean sites with friendly and helpful staff. Campers appreciate the large showers, quiet atmosphere, and family-friendly amenities like play areas and a swimming hole. While some guests noted issues with barking dogs, ground squirrels, and occasional flies, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Thomas B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LNU1
Was told upon arrival that campground was reservation only, even though there was a sign posted with "walk in" procedures. No signs, or info on web that indicated reservation only. Staff not very friendly, and less than helpful.
Susan A
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LNU1
Worst campground ever! Dog crap all over our site. Huge potholes. Firepit full of cigarette butts. Several camp hosts and none asked us about our site. No wood available. Many miles away from any services and almost nothing beautiful to see. We are very experienced campers and will never return to North Dakota or this campground again.
Susan A
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LNU1
Worst campground ever! Dog crap all over our site. Huge potholes. Firepit full of cigarette butts. Several camp hosts and none asked us about our site. No wood available. Many miles away from any services and almost nothing beautiful to see. We are very experienced campers and will never return to North Dakota or this campground again.
Thomas B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LNU1
Was told upon arrival that campground was reservation only, even though there was a sign posted with "walk in" procedures. No signs, or info on web that indicated reservation only. Staff not very friendly, and less than helpful.
Tony R
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: LNU2
Beautiful area! Everyone is very friendly and it's a nice quiet place to camp!
Tony R
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: LNU2
Beautiful area! Everyone is very friendly and it's a nice quiet place to camp!
Mark U
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: LNU2
Excellent campsites lots of room right next to the river but for 107 sites they definitely need more than one camper dump or two if you want to go backwards
Mark U
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: LNU2
Excellent campsites lots of room right next to the river but for 107 sites they definitely need more than one camper dump or two if you want to go backwards
LEROY S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: LNU3
We arrived on a Monday/12 Jul 21.........campsite 092.....There were a party of campers in sites 090/091/094, they had a birthday party for one of their kids. But also had a total of Eight (8) dogs and was quite loud, and when they walked the dogs they went to other campsites (not occupied) and let their dogs mess in them without picking it up. On Tuesday had to notify the Camp Host of the problem, they talked to the group but had to get the Park Ranger to come by and talk to them. After that the two larger dogs were gone and the rest sort of complied, They finally left on Thursday morning (15 Jul) and that was the only day that was nice for us camping. We departed Friday (16 Jul). Wanted to let you know what happened, I know you can not control all situations, this was quite rude on the groups part and made our first three days bad. We did the only thing we could do was report them and the Camp Host and Ranger and they did a good job of taking care of the situation......Thank you to them all.
This is the first time this has happened in Eleven years camping Downstream........It is a Super campground and we will continue camping there. Thank You again for all the assistance from the Hosts and Ranger staff......Well Done..............LEE AND MARLENE SCHOFFSTALL
LEROY S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: LNU3
We arrived on a Monday/12 Jul 21.........campsite 092.....There were a party of campers in sites 090/091/094, they had a birthday party for one of their kids. But also had a total of Eight (8) dogs and was quite loud, and when they walked the dogs they went to other campsites (not occupied) and let their dogs mess in them without picking it up. On Tuesday had to notify the Camp Host of the problem, they talked to the group but had to get the Park Ranger to come by and talk to them. After that the two larger dogs were gone and the rest sort of complied, They finally left on Thursday morning (15 Jul) and that was the only day that was nice for us camping. We departed Friday (16 Jul). Wanted to let you know what happened, I know you can not control all situations, this was quite rude on the groups part and made our first three days bad. We did the only thing we could do was report them and the Camp Host and Ranger and they did a good job of taking care of the situation......Thank you to them all.
This is the first time this has happened in Eleven years camping Downstream........It is a Super campground and we will continue camping there. Thank You again for all the assistance from the Hosts and Ranger staff......Well Done..............LEE AND MARLENE SCHOFFSTALL
Location Downstream Campground (ND)
Address:
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
Riverdale, ND, 58565
United States
- From Bismarck, North Dakota, take Highway 83 north and turn left on Highway 200 west toward Riverdale. After crossing the Spillway Bridge, take a left on Tow Road. At bottom intersection of the dam, turn left and go 1/4 mile east, then turn right onto the campground access road.
- From Minot, North Dakota, take Highway 83 south and turn right onto Highway 48. At intersection, turn right onto Highway 200 west toward Riverdale. After crossing the Spillway Bridge, take a left on Tow Road. At bottom intersection of the dam, turn left and go 1/4 mile east, then turn right onto the campground access road.
Elevation: 516 feet
4.5 mi drive to downtown Riverdale (about 10 min)
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Last updated: August 4, 2026
