About Downstream Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 110
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
River Access -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (301)
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
Vaughn F
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: LNU2
To me, the Downstream campground is the best of all sites in the state.
John H
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: LNU2
Bathrooms and showers always clean,paved pads,peaceful and friendly campsite. One of our favorite places.
Sharon B
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LNU1
sites are spacious, well laid out, somewhat shady but not private. There is 30/50 amp electric at most sites but no water. There is a nice, double dump station with drinking water before entering the campground and a few water spigots in the camping loops. Restroom/showers were clean and in working order, but laid out a little oddly. There is a path from the camping loop we were in that takes you to a nice sandy beach along the river. I can't speak on fishing in the lake, but if you fish and have NO boat, its ok. There are a couple of roads that take you close to the dam where you can fish from the bank.
Natalie H
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LNU1
this place was GREAT! I'd gladly stay there again!
Laura V
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LNU3
One complaint that I have is the public showers and bathrooms need to be cleaned more frequently. We came on a Thursday and they were absolutely disgusting. Another suggestion would be to hold some fun events/activities for families....like other campgrounds do. For instance having Christmas in July, Trick or treating, Fourth of July parade for the kiddos...etc.
Jessica H
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LNU1
The campground is beautiful. The river and lake are amazing. The cost is fair and comparable to similar places. The elder gent with a mustache was kind to us, friendly, and very knowledgeable.
On the downside, i wish the bathrooms were cleaned daily and then the garbage dumsters were stinky full for most of our stay.
Also the younger gent, i think the host with a little white dog, was quite rude - just saying good morning or hello back to me must have been so difficult for him - because it took everything he had to do it through his nasty crabby face.
All that aside, this was one of my favorite places this year.
Tim R
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: LNU3
Just a great place to relax and forget about all the crap going on in the world
Steve V
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LNU2
Very nice, quiet campground. Spaces are wide and long. We have stayed here before and will definitely stop again.
Shannon H
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: LNU2
Excellent campground! We will stay here again. The sites are large and nicely situation (for the most part - some are less than ideal). It is very quiet and the people - fellow campers and staff alike - are wonderful. The part is well maintained, the bathrooms are very nice and the natural amenities are fantastic! Unfortunately, the Garrison Dam tour was closed during this visit - but we will try again! I highly recommend this campground.
James R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: LNU3
Absolutely beautiful. Quiet
The gate attendant was friendly and the facilities were clean. Easy in and out I would definitely stay here again
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.4822 / -101.426
Elevation: 516 feet
