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About Downstream Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 110
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Boating
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
River Access
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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
Corey R
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: LNU3
We used to love camping here, but our last trip was very unpleasant. As we just arrived and were backing into our campsite, the gate attendant showed up to tell us we couldn't park on the grass. It seemed pretty clear that we had just arrived and were getting situated. Our fire pit was full, asked if we could have it cleaned out and we were told they only do that on Wednesday and it was Sunday, so we did it ourselves. The bathrooms in our loop were absolutely disgusting! My son had his 2 dogs with and was playing with them off the leash, the gate attendant said they needed to be on a leash, which was fine. The next day a "park ranger" shows up and threatens us that his boss was going to come and write us a ticket for having our dogs off the leash and that he wouldn't be happy if he had to do that. So for whatever reason, the gate attendants or whoever, just did not want to be cordial and we felt very unwelcome.
Bruce N
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: LNU3
Everything was great but the bathrooms were not cleaned the whole time we were there.
Lillian K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LNU1
Sites to close in loop one more water hydrant to fill water like loop3 has loop 2 could have more too
Corey R
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: LNU3
We used to love camping here, but our last trip was very unpleasant. As we just arrived and were backing into our campsite, the gate attendant showed up to tell us we couldn't park on the grass. It seemed pretty clear that we had just arrived and were getting situated. Our fire pit was full, asked if we could have it cleaned out and we were told they only do that on Wednesday and it was Sunday, so we did it ourselves. The bathrooms in our loop were absolutely disgusting! My son had his 2 dogs with and was playing with them off the leash, the gate attendant said they needed to be on a leash, which was fine. The next day a "park ranger" shows up and threatens us that his boss was going to come and write us a ticket for having our dogs off the leash and that he wouldn't be happy if he had to do that. So for whatever reason, the gate attendants or whoever, just did not want to be cordial and we felt very unwelcome.
Bruce N
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: LNU3
Everything was great but the bathrooms were not cleaned the whole time we were there.
Lillian K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LNU1
Sites to close in loop one more water hydrant to fill water like loop3 has loop 2 could have more too
Stacy R
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: LNU3
Well kept COE park. Level sites BUT electric hook ups only (No water) so make sure you fill fresh water tank. Would definitely stay again.
Stacy R
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: LNU3
Well kept COE park. Level sites BUT electric hook ups only (No water) so make sure you fill fresh water tank. Would definitely stay again.
Gary N
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LNU1
Beautiful campground with huge spaces. Recreation.gov was not nearly as impressive. The first spot I reserved had a faulty electrical pedastal so I talked to the camphost about changing. The camphost said they could not and I would have to call recreation.gov. After waiting on hold more than 30 minutes with recreation.gov, I was informed that they could not change it - the camphost had to change. After pointing out the circular error - they still would not change my spot. Campground great - recreation.gov: not so much.
Gary N
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LNU1
Beautiful campground with huge spaces. Recreation.gov was not nearly as impressive. The first spot I reserved had a faulty electrical pedastal so I talked to the camphost about changing. The camphost said they could not and I would have to call recreation.gov. After waiting on hold more than 30 minutes with recreation.gov, I was informed that they could not change it - the camphost had to change. After pointing out the circular error - they still would not change my spot. Campground great - recreation.gov: not so much.
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
