About Downstream Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 110
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain Biking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- 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
LEROY S
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: LNU3
The stay downstream was super.....................we always enjoy camping there;
NOTE: We stayed in camp site 095 (11 - 15 jUN 23)..........there are two cottenwood trees on the west side. From a safety note, there are many, many dead large branches that over hang the camper area. Someone needs to trim them before a wind storm blows and these or some of these dead branches cause damage to someones camper, besides possible a person injury.
Thank you for taking care of this campground, it is always a pleasure to camp downstream...............LEE SCHOFFSTALL
LEROY S
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: LNU3
The stay downstream was super.....................we always enjoy camping there;
NOTE: We stayed in camp site 095 (11 - 15 jUN 23)..........there are two cottenwood trees on the west side. From a safety note, there are many, many dead large branches that over hang the camper area. Someone needs to trim them before a wind storm blows and these or some of these dead branches cause damage to someones camper, besides possible a person injury.
Thank you for taking care of this campground, it is always a pleasure to camp downstream...............LEE SCHOFFSTALL
Michael H
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LNU2
Very nice campground - everything was nice and mowed. Bathrooms were clean, camp host was very nice.
Virgil M
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: LNU2
Site was wonderful, lots of room between sites and very quiet!
Paul S
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: LNU3
Nice well kept park. No privacy between sites. It was difficult to get to the water, despite being called downstream. We had fun daytrips form Downstream Campground, including the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot; the National Fish Hachery tourwhich you pass on the way in; and Fort Mandan and Louis & Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn.
Paul S
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: LNU3
Nice well kept park. No privacy between sites. It was difficult to get to the water, despite being called downstream. We had fun daytrips form Downstream Campground, including the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot; the National Fish Hachery tourwhich you pass on the way in; and Fort Mandan and Louis & Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn.
Monte T
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: LNU2
The park had been sprayed for mosquitoes before arrival so there were none which was a welcome change. The shower house was clean and well kept but the motion detector for lighting turned them off too soon.
Mary N
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: LNU2
2 things made her trip not perfect. The 1st was that there is no water at each site. I have mobility issues and was not aware that I would have to walk to go get water. The second is, I wished there had been an easy way to get to the River. Again because of mobility issues it was almost unbearable. I did it because I had brought my grandchildren with me. When we went to the state park on the other side of the dam we had to pay to get in. Not that the $6 was a problem for me exactly but since there was no way to really get to the water at downstream you would expect you could go over to the other one and utilize the facilities.
Monte T
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: LNU2
The park had been sprayed for mosquitoes before arrival so there were none which was a welcome change. The shower house was clean and well kept but the motion detector for lighting turned them off too soon.
Mary N
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: LNU2
2 things made her trip not perfect. The 1st was that there is no water at each site. I have mobility issues and was not aware that I would have to walk to go get water. The second is, I wished there had been an easy way to get to the River. Again because of mobility issues it was almost unbearable. I did it because I had brought my grandchildren with me. When we went to the state park on the other side of the dam we had to pay to get in. Not that the $6 was a problem for me exactly but since there was no way to really get to the water at downstream you would expect you could go over to the other one and utilize the facilities.
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
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Last updated: May 20, 2026
